The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0420-2021·Announced 2021-04-14

MG Foods Turkey & Swiss Croissant Recalled Due to Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

The FDA is recalling MG Foods Turkey & Swiss On a Buttery Croissant because Listeria monocytogenes was detected during environmental testing of their meat slicers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, but no illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness result in a maximum severity score of 3.

Plain-English summary

The FDA is recalling MG Foods Turkey & Swiss On a Buttery Croissant because laboratory testing identified Listeria monocytogenes on one of the company's meat slicers during internal environmental sampling. This pathogen poses a foodborne illness risk and triggered the recall action.

The product was distributed to Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and West Virginia. Consumers who have purchased or possess these croissants are advised to discard them immediately and seek medical attention if they experience symptoms. The manufacturer Canteen Inc. (dba MG Foods, Inc.) is responsible for addressing the issue and may offer refunds or replacements.

The recalled product

Product
MG Foods TURKEY & SWISS ON A BUTTERY CROISSANT, Net Wt. 7.5oz (216g), MG Foods Charlotte, NC 28208, UPC 1 00000 50011 8
Hazard
Affected units
37

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)

  • EXP 03/07/21

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 31 recalled by Canteen Inc. dba MG 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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Same manufacturer · Canteen Inc. dba MG Foods, Inc.

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