The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1404-2019·Announced 2019-05-29

Great American Marketing Recalls Turkey and Swiss Sandwiches for Listeria Risk

Great American Marketing Company is recalling Turkey and Swiss Sandwiches in Texas due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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 is a high-risk pathogen that typically warrants a Class I recall.

Plain-English summary

Great American Marketing Company is recalling 8.0 OZ. Turkey and Swiss Sandwiches. The recall is being conducted because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products were distributed in Texas. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and sell-by dates listed in the recall notice: 040819, 040919, 041119, 041319, 041419, 041519, 041619, 041819, and 042019.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund or replacement. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Turkey and Swiss Sandwich 8.0 OZ.
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 (9)

  • Lot Numbers/Sell by dates: 040819
  • 040919
  • 041119
  • 041319
  • 041419
  • 041519
  • 041619
  • 041819
  • 042019.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by Great American Marketing Company 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 8 products in this recall →