The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0332-2014·Announced 2014-01-01

Reser's Coleslaw Recalled for Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Reser's Fine Foods is recalling specific coleslaw products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected items were distributed across multiple 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 indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. is recalling Coleslaw, Formula CS.38, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were packaged under several labels, including Sysco Classic Homestyle Shredded White Cole Slaw, US Food Service Cross Valley Farms Cole Slaw, and Reser's Homestyle Cole Slaw. These items were packaged in various carton case sizes, such as 2/7-lb, 6/30-oz, 12/11-oz, 12/15-oz, and 6/2.75-lb.

The distribution of these products was extensive, reaching 41 US states including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, New York, and Texas, as well as Canada. The specific use-by dates for the recalled items range from 10/05/13 to 11/26/13.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their use-by dates and packaging labels to determine if they are affected. If the product matches the description and date range, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems, older adults, and pregnant women.

The recalled product

Product
Coleslaw, Formula CS.38, packaged under the following labels: -Sysco Classic Homestyle Shredded White Cole Slaw packaged in 2/7-lb carton cases. Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX. -US Food Service Cross Valley Farms Cole Slaw packaged in 2/7-lb carton cases. Dis
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 10/05/13-11/26/13.

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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