Yorgo Food's Inc.

Recall #F-0469-2018 · Initiated 2017-11-10

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What happened

Yorgo Food's Inc. is recalling their falafel products because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recalled products were sold in New York and New Jersey in various sizes.

Who is at risk

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

What to do

If you purchased Yorgo's Foods falafel, 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 product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal illness.

Product

Yorgo's Foods FALAFEL NET WT. 5 LBS 80 oz (2268g). Product is packaged in a clear plastic container, keep refrigerated.

Reason for recall

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

8 oz 176393; 16 oz 5268; 2lb 496; 5lb 1482; 12oz 1373; 7 oz 6160; 14 oz 4075 (total for all products)

Distribution

NY and NJ

Lot / code info

All lots within expiry.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated