The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0322-2014·Announced 2014-01-01

Reser's Recalls Orval Kent Pimento Spread for Listeria Contamination

Reser's Fine Foods is recalling Orval Kent Signature Pimento Spread due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed across 40 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, a high-risk pathogen, in a ready-to-eat food product typically warrants the highest severity rating due to the potential for serious health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. is recalling Orval Kent Signature Pimento Spread, Formula CH.07, packaged in 2/5-lb container cases. The recall is issued because the product is potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product was distributed to consumers in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Distribution also included Canada.

Consumers should check their pantries for this product with use-by dates ranging from January 14, 2014, to February 7, 2014. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Orval Kent Signature Pimento Spread, Formula CH.07, packaged in 2/5-lb container cases. Orval Kent Foods, Wheeling, IL.
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 1/14/14-2/7/14.

Distribution

Distributed in 41 states:

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.

See all 213 products in this recall →

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