The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2085-2017·Announced 2017-04-26

Gourmet Classic Salads Recalls Turkey Wedge Sandwiches for Listeria Risk

Gourmet Classic Salads is recalling approximately 10,438 turkey wedge sandwiches distributed throughout Florida due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, 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 must be scored at least 4.

Plain-English summary

Gourmet Classic Salads, Inc. is recalling approximately 10,438 turkey wedge sandwiches. The products were prepared by the firm located at 240 E Bullard Ave., Lake Wales, FL 33853, and distributed throughout Florida. The sandwiches were manufactured between January 30, 2017, and February 22, 2017, with expiration dates through March 1, 2017.

The recall was initiated after FDA environmental samples and finished product collected at the firm revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The firm is recalling the products due to the potential for Listeria contamination.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their expiration dates and distribution location. If the products match the description and dates provided, consumers should discard them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Turkey wedge sandwich. Prepared by Gourmet Classic Salads 240 E Bullard Ave. Lake Wales, FL 33853
Hazard
Affected units
10,438

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 (2)

  • Manufactured between 01/30/2017-02/22/2017
  • with expiration date through 03/01/2017.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by Gourmet Classic Salads, 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 9 products in this recall →

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