Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0329-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-22

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Reser's Homestyle Cole Slaw (Formula CS.104, sold in 6/4.5-lb carton cases) has been recalled because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This is a serious safety issue, which is why the FDA classified it as Class I.

Who is at risk

Everyone can get sick from Listeria, but pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the greatest risk of serious complications.

What to do

If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Contact your doctor if you have eaten this cole slaw and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, nausea, or diarrhea, especially if you are in a high-risk group.

Product

Reser's Homestyle Cole Slaw, Formula CS.104, packaged in 6/4.5-lb carton cases. Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Beaverton, OR.

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 10/10/13-11/28/13.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2017-01-24