MDS Foods Inc

Recall #F-1707-2017 · Initiated 2017-02-04

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What happened

MDS Foods Inc is recalling Sutters Quality Foods Provolone Salame (Item 58814, 6 lbs) because it may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The contamination was discovered through testing by a state agriculture department.

Who is at risk

Everyone should be cautious, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at highest risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

If you purchased this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Check your home for Item 58814 with the 6 lb package size. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues within the next few weeks.

Product

Provolone Cheese Salame packaged as: (a) Sutters Quality Foods Provolone Salame, Item 58814, 6 lbs, no UPC

Reason for recall

Potential cross contamination from a of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture which tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes

Quantity affected

Not specified

Distribution

FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, MC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT

Lot / code info

Lot Numbers: (a) Best if Used by: 5/6/2017

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated