Lipari Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-1693-2013 · Initiated 2013-06-04

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Lipari Foods is recalling 10-ounce bags of banana chips (Item #365163, UPC 094776110186) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This is a serious recall affecting 177 cases distributed across nine Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states.

Who is at risk

Young children, elderly people, pregnant women, and anyone with a weakened immune system should be especially concerned, though the contamination poses a risk to anyone who consumes the product.

What to do

If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it. Contact Lipari Foods or your retailer if you have questions about whether your banana chips are included in this recall.

Product

Item Number: 365163 Item Description: BAGS BANANA CHIPS PP Case Pack: 12 Package Size: 10 OZ Clear Plastic Bag (Black Label on Front, Nutritional Label on Back) UPC Number: 094776110186

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

177 cases

Distribution

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

Lot / code info

Lot Numbers: 08201304, 30201304 Best By Dates: 4/8/2014, 4/30/2014

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2013-10-17