The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0325-2014·Announced 2014-01-01

Reser's Fine Foods Recalls Dixie Coleslaw Due to Listeria Risk

Reser's Fine Foods is recalling specific Dixie Coleslaw products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall covers products sold in many 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 is defined as a serious health hazard. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods is a high-risk pathogen that can cause severe illness.

Plain-English summary

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. is recalling certain packages of Dixie Coleslaw, Formula CS.04. The products are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled items are packaged under several labels, including Cobblestreet Market Dixie Coleslaw, Yoder's Chopped Cole Slaw, and Reser's Pimento Dixie Fine Chopped Cole Slaw.

The affected products were distributed to numerous US states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, New York, and Texas, as well as to Canada. The specific use-by dates for the recalled items range from October 13, 2013, to November 29, 2013.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and use-by dates. If they have the recalled items, they should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Dixie Coleslaw, Formula CS.04, packaged under these labels: -Cobblestreet Market Dixie Coleslaw packaged in 2/7-lb carton cases. Marketed by: Independent Marketing Alliance, Houston, TX. -Yoder's Chopped Cole Slaw packaged in 2/4.5-lb carton cases. Reser's Fine Foods, Beave
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 10/13/13-11/29/13.

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.

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