The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1670-2013·Announced 2013-07-17

Lipari Foods Recalls Honey Sesame Sticks Due to Listeria Contamination

Lipari Foods is recalling 200 cases of Honey Sesame Sticks due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed across nine states.

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, and the source text explicitly states that the organism can cause 'serious and sometimes fatal infections,' meeting the criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Lipari Foods, Inc. is recalling 200 cases of Item Number 193095, described as BAGS LG SESAME STIX HONEY. The product is packaged in 4.5 OZ bags with a case pack of 12. The specific UPC number is 070207004484. The recall involves Lot Numbers 15201304 and 23201305, with Best By Dates of 4/15/2014 and 5/23/2014.

The recall is being conducted because the product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths.

The affected product was distributed in Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Item Number: 193095 Item Description: BAGS LG SESAME STIX HONEY Case Pack: 12 Package Size: 4.5 OZ Fully Preprinted New Style Pic-A-Nut Bag UPC Number: 070207004484
Manufacturer
Lipari Foods, Inc.
Hazard
Affected units
200

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 (3)

  • Lot Numbers: 15201304
  • 23201305 Best By Dates: 4/15/2014
  • 5/23/2014

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 52 recalled by Lipari 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.

See all 52 products in this recall →