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Class I
Lipari Foods, Inc.
Recall #F-1706-2013 · Initiated 2013-06-04
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Lipari Foods is recalling a cherry berry mix product (12 oz tubs, UPC 094776111404) because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This is a serious recall (Class I) affecting products distributed across nine Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic states.
Who is at risk
Young children, elderly people, pregnant women, and anyone with a weakened immune system are at highest risk of serious illness from Listeria.
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. Contact your doctor if you consumed this product and develop symptoms like high fever, severe headache, muscle aches, nausea, or diarrhea.
Product
Item Number: 423622 Item Description: TUB MD MIX CHERRY BERRY Case Pack: 12 Package Size: 12 OZ 2-Piece Clear Plastic Tub ('Cherry' Label on Top, Nutritional Label on Bottom) UPC Number: 094776111404
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
0
Distribution
Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana.
Lot / code info
Lot Number: 16201305 Best By Date: 5/16/2014
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.