Reser's Deli Counter Mustard Potato Salad Recalled for Listeria Risk
Reser's Fine Foods is recalling Deli Counter Mustard Potato Salad potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed in 41 US states and Canada.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a ready-to-eat food product represents a high-risk pathogen hazard, justifying the highest severity level.
Plain-English summary
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. is recalling The Deli Counter Mustard Potato Salad, Formula PO.52, packaged in 2/5-lb carton cases. The recall was initiated because the product is potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected product was distributed by Safeway Inc. in Pleasanton, CA. Distribution covered 41 US states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, New York, and Texas, as well as Canada. The use-by dates for the recalled product range from 10/24/13 to 12/10/13.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific use-by dates and product description. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- The Deli Counter Mustard Potato Salad, Formula PO.52, packaged in 2/5-lb carton cases. Distributed by Safeway Inc., Pleasanton, CA.
- Manufacturer
- Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Use by dates 10/24/13-12/10/13.
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 213 recalled by Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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