Reser's Fine Foods Recalls Chopped Cole Slaw Due to Listeria Risk
Reser's Fine Foods is recalling Sysco Dixie Chopped Cole Slaw because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed across 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 mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. is recalling Sysco Dixie Chopped Cole Slaw, Formula CS.39, packaged in 2/7-lb carton cases. The product was distributed by Sysco Corporation in Houston, Texas. The recall is being issued because the product is potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected product had use-by dates ranging from 10/08/13 to 11/23/13. Distribution was made to 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. The product was also distributed to Canada.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their use-by dates and packaging to determine if they have the recalled item. If the product matches the description and dates, consumers should not consume it and should contact the retailer or the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sysco Dixie Chopped Cole Slaw, Formula CS.39, packaged in 2/7-lb carton cases. Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX.
- 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 10/08/13-11/23/13.
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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