Lipari Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-1692-2013 · Initiated 2013-06-04

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What happened

Lipari Foods is recalling yogurt-covered pretzels (Item #364932, 10 oz bags with black labels) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This is a serious recall affecting 122 cases distributed across nine Midwestern and Southern states.

Who is at risk

Young children, elderly people, pregnant women, and anyone with a weakened immune system are at greatest risk, though the bacteria can make anyone sick.

What to do

If you have this product, do not eat it and throw it away or return it to where you bought it. Check your kitchen for the specific item: Lipari Foods yogurt pretzels in 10 oz clear plastic bags with UPC 094776110599.

Product

Item Number: 364932 Item Description: BAGS PRETZELS YOGURT PP Case Pack: 12 Package Size: 10 OZ Clear Plastic Bag (Black Label on Front, Nutritional Label on Back) UPC Number: 094776110599

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

122 cases

Distribution

Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana.

Lot / code info

Lot Number: 08201304 Best By Date: 4/8/2014

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2013-10-17