Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0287-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-22

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Reser's Fine Foods is recalling Red Potato Salad with Sour Cream & Dill products sold under the Reser's and Block & Barrel brand names because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected products were distributed across most U.S. states and Canada.

Who is at risk

People who are pregnant, very young, elderly, or have weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria, though anyone can become sick.

What to do

If you have purchased this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Contact your doctor if you've eaten this product and experience symptoms like fever, muscle aches, nausea, or diarrhea.

Product

Red Potato Salad with Sour Cream & Dill, Formula PO.80, packaged under these labels: -Reser's Red Potato Salad with Sour Cream & Dill packaged in 2/8-lb carton cases. Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Beaverton, OR. -Block & Barrel Red Skinned Potato Salad with Sour Cream & Dill packaged in 2/5-lb carton cases. Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX.

Reason for recall

The recalled products are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

N/A

Distribution

Distribution was made to AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV AND WY. Distribution was also made to Canada.

Lot / code info

Use by dates 10/12/13-11/29/13.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2017-01-24