Boston Salads & Provisions Co., Inc.

Recall #F-0408-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-24

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What happened

Boston Salads & Provisions Co., Inc. is recalling tuna salad products sold under the Boston Salads, Rachel's Gourmet, and Dietz and Watson brand names because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall affects products sold in the Northeast (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont).

Who is at risk

Everyone can be affected by Listeria, but pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious complications.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for these tuna salad products and do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. If you've consumed this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues, contact your doctor and mention the recall.

Product

Tuna Salads- packaged in: 7 oz., 12 oz., 5 lb.10 lb and 30 lb containers Sold under the labels: Boston Salads and the Rachel's Gourmet and Dietz and Watson

Reason for recall

Product maybe contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Quantity affected

8068 cases

Distribution

CT, MA, ME,RI,VT,

Lot / code info

Sell By dates between 9/13/2013 and 11/13/2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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