McCain Foods USA

Recall #F-0322-2019 · Initiated 2018-10-13

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What happened

McCain Foods USA recalled Fire-Roasted Home-Style Green Pepper Strips (Jon-Lin brand) sold in 20 lb. containers because the company released products for sale without confirming test results for potential Listeria and Salmonella contamination. The issue was discovered during an internal review.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed this product could be at risk, but people with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, young children, and elderly individuals face more serious health consequences from these bacteria.

What to do

If you purchased this product, do not eat it and dispose of it safely. Contact McCain Foods or your retailer if you have questions about whether your purchase is included in this recall. Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or diarrhea after consuming this product.

Product

Fire-Roasted Home-Style Green Pepper Strips;: Sold in 20 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

Reason for recall

During an internal audit at the manufacturing location, it was discovered that finished product had been released on numerous occasions after receiving presumptive positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella; confirmation was not conducted.

Quantity affected

7,219 cases

Distribution

US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico

Lot / code info

All products shipped on or after January 1, 2016 Batch numbers: 1002316290 1002507410 1002549983 1002563270 1001628780 1001657036 1001701452 1002635170

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2019-11-01