Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-1206-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-22

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Reser's Classic Egg Salad in 2/3-lb and 2/5-lb cartons may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The FDA has classified this as a serious recall and the product was distributed across most U.S. states and Canada.

Who is at risk

People who are pregnant, very young, elderly, or have weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria, though anyone can get sick from this contamination.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for Reser's Classic Egg Salad with the UPC codes 071117060492 or 071117141344, and do not eat it. Throw away the product or return it to the store where you purchased it.

Product

Reser's Classic Egg Salad, Formula PT.141 packaged in 2/3-lb (UPC 071117060492) and 2/5-lb (UPC 071117141344) 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 10/14/13 - 11/29/13.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2017-01-24