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SevereFDA (Food)·F-1774-2017·Announced 2017-04-05

Meijer Recalls Ham and Cheddar Sandwiches for Listeria Risk

Meijer Distribution is recalling specific Ham & Cheddar on White Baguette Sandwiches due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as an FDA Class I recall, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are scored as 4 (Severe) or higher.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Distribution, Inc. is recalling 2,567 units of Ham & Cheddar on White Baguette Sandwiches (9.2oz retail, plastic packaging). The recall is due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products are ready-to-eat sandwiches that must be kept refrigerated. They were distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The recall covers units with UPC 7-13733 76499-5 and specific sell-by dates ranging from November 11, 2016, to January 8, 2017.

Consumers who have purchased these specific sandwiches should check their sell-by dates and UPC codes. If the product matches the description and dates listed, consumers should discard the item or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Ham & Cheddar on White Baguette Sandwich 9.2oz retail Plastic packaging Ready to Eat sandwich Keep Refrigerated
Hazard
Affected units
2,567

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 (20)

  • UPC 7-13733 76499-5 Sell by Dates: 11/11/2016
  • 11/12/2016
  • 11/13/2016
  • 11/15/2016
  • 11/18/2016
  • 11/19/2016
  • 11/20/2016
  • 11/22/2016
  • 11/25/2016
  • 11/26/2016
  • 11/27/2016
  • 11/29/2016
  • 12/1/2016
  • 12/4/2016
  • 12/6/2016
  • 12/9/2016
  • 12/10/2016
  • 12/11/2016
  • 12/13/2016
  • 12/16/2016

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Meijer Distribution, 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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