Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-1245-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-22

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What happened

Reser's Fine Foods is recalling Italian Dressing (Formula DR.97B32, 12-pack of 32-oz bags) because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. This product was distributed to food service facilities and restaurants across most U.S. states and Canada, not sold directly to consumers in stores.

Who is at risk

People who are pregnant, elderly, very young, or have weakened immune systems face higher risk from Listeria, though it can sicken anyone.

What to do

If you work at a restaurant, food service facility, or catering business and have this product, do not use it and contact your supplier. Consumers who may have consumed food prepared with this dressing and develop fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal symptoms should contact their doctor and mention the potential Listeria exposure.

Product

Reser's Italian Dressing, Formula DR.97B32, packaged in 12/32-oz (UPC 071117061017) carton cases. Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Beaverton, OR. *This is a bagged dressing that does not have a pre-printed label. Ingredient statement and code date information is ink jet printed onto the bags at the facility. As such, it is not for retail sale.

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 11/08/13 - 12/07/13.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2017-01-24