Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0306-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-22

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What happened

Reser's Fine Foods is recalling Italian Pasta Salad products sold under multiple brand names (Independent Marketing Alliance, Cross Valley Farms, Reser's, and SYSCO Classic) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall affects 2/8 lb containers distributed across most U.S. states and Canada.

Who is at risk

People who are pregnant, elderly, very young children, or have weakened immune systems are at highest risk for serious illness from Listeria, though anyone can get sick from this contamination.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for any of these pasta salad products and do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. If you have eaten this product and experience symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues, contact your doctor and mention the potential Listeria exposure.

Product

Italian Pasta Salad Formula PA.42, packaged under these labels: Independent Marketing Alliance Italian Pasta Salad in 2/8 lb containers. Marketed by Independent Marketing Alliance Houston, TX. Cross Valley Farms Fresh Salad in 2/8 lb containers. Distributed by U.S. Foodservice, Inc. Rosemont, IL. Resers Pasta Salad in 2/8 lb containers. Resers Fine Foods, Inc. Beaverton, OR SYSCO Classic Italian Pasta Salad in 2/8 lb containers. 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 10/05/13-11/24/13.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2017-01-24