The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2091-2017·Announced 2017-04-26

Gourmet Classic Salads Recalls Ham and Turkey Sandwiches for Listeria

Gourmet Classic Salads is recalling approximately 407 ham and turkey sandwiches distributed in Florida 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 source metadata explicitly identifies this as an FDA Class I recall, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Gourmet Classic Salads, Inc. is recalling approximately 407 Ham and Turkey 12-inch sandwiches. The products were prepared by the firm located at 240 E Bullard Ave., Lake Wales, FL 33853, and were distributed throughout Florida.

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.

The affected sandwiches were manufactured between January 30, 2017, and February 22, 2017, with expiration dates through March 1, 2017. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and dispose of them if found.

The recalled product

Product
Ham and Turkey 12" sub. Prepared by Gourmet Classic Salads 240 E Bullard Ave. Lake Wales, FL 33853
Hazard
Affected units
407

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 →