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Lipari Foods, Inc.
Recall #F-1670-2013 · Initiated 2013-06-04
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Lipari Foods is recalling Large Sesame Stix Honey snacks (4.5 oz bags, UPC 070207004484) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. About 200 cases were distributed across nine states in the Midwest and South.
Who is at risk
Young children, elderly people, pregnant women, and anyone with a weakened immune system should be especially careful, though the bacteria can cause illness in anyone.
What to do
If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Check your pantry for the item number 193095 and UPC 070207004484 to make sure you have the recalled product.
Product
Item Number: 193095 Item Description: BAGS LG SESAME STIX HONEY Case Pack: 12 Package Size: 4.5 OZ Fully Preprinted New Style Pic-A-Nut Bag UPC Number: 070207004484
Reason for recall
Contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirt
Quantity affected
200 cases
Distribution
Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana.
Lot / code info
Lot Numbers: 15201304, 23201305 Best By Dates: 4/15/2014, 5/23/2014
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2013-10-17
Recalling firm
Lipari Foods, Inc.
26661 Bunert Rd
Warren, MI 48089-3650
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.