Rachael's Food Corporation

What happened

Rachael's Food Corporation is recalling Boston Salads Veggie Cream Cheese Spread and Rachael's Springfield Smoked Fish Veggie Cream Cheese Spread because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness. This is a Class I recall, which means there is a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Who is at risk

Everyone can get sick from Listeria, but pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at highest risk for severe illness.

What to do

Check your home for these products using the UPC codes provided (611140151714 for Boston Salads 5 lb., and 045049117739 for Rachael's Springfield Smoked Fish in 8 oz. or 5 lb. sizes). If you have either 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 these products and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea.