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Food recall warning

Various salad products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Starting date:
November 3, 2013
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Updated Food Recall Warning
Subcategory:
Microbiological - Listeria
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
Reser's Fine Foods Inc.
Distribution:
National
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
8443

Advisory details

Ottawa, November 3, 2013 - The Health Hazard Alert issued on October 26, 2013 has been updated to include additional products and codes. This additional information was identified through a recall in the United States.

Reser's Fine Foods Inc. is recalling various salad products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products, marked with a Best Before Date followed by a plant identifier code of 20, are affected by this alert:

What you should do

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Who is affected

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Background

This recall was triggered by a recall in another country. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name Common name Size Code(s) on product UPC Additional info
Market Pantry Coleslaw 425 g Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 14 to 2013 NO 28
6 28919 00240 5
Market Pantry Macaroni Salad 454 g Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 24 to 2013 DE 07
6 28919 00239 9
Market Pantry Potato & Egg Salad 454 g Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 24 to 2013 DE 07
6 28919 00238 2
Market Pantry Potato Salad 454 g Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 DE 01 to 2013 DE 02
6 28919 00237 5
Reser's Fine Foods Creamy Spinach Dip 16 oz. (454 g) Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
2013 NO 28
0 71117 61206 6
Reser's Fine Foods Crunchy Cole Slaw 425 g Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 14 to 2013 NO 28
0 71117 18244 6
Reser's Fine Foods Crunchy Cole Slaw 1.25 kg Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 14 to 2013 NO 28
0 71117 61225 7
Reser's Fine Foods Gourmet Red Potato Salad 1.81 kg Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 17 to 2013 NO 30
0 71117 00164 8
Reser's Fine Foods Gourmet Red Potato Salad 340 g Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 15 to 2013 NO 28
0 71117 61209 7
Reser's Fine Foods Potato Salad with Deviled Egg 454 g Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 16 to 2013 NO 30
0 71117 61252 3
Reser's Fine Foods Potato Salad with Egg 454 g Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 27 to 2013 DE 09
0 71117 18243 9
Reser's Fine Foods Potato Salad with Egg 1.25 kg Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 27 to 2013 DE 09
0 71117 61321 6
Reser's Fine Foods Traditional Cole Slaw with Oil & Vinegar 425 g Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 14 to 2013 NO 28
0 71117 61254 7
Reser's Fine Foods Cheesy Macaroni Salad 454 g Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
2013 DE 01
0 71117 18241 5
Reser's Fine Foods Ranch Pasta Salad with Bacon 454 g Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 14 to 2013 NO 29
0 71117 61250 9
Reser's Fine Foods Potato Salad 454 g Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 27 to 2013 DE 09
0 71117 18242 2
Reser's Fine Foods Potato Salad 1.25 kg Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 27 to 2013 DE 09
0 71117 61320 9
Reser's Fine Foods Macaroni Salad 454 g Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 DE 03 to 2013 DE 10
0 71117 18240 8
Reser's Fine Foods Macaroni Salad 1.25 kg Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 27 to 2013 DE 11
0 71117 61322 3
Reser's Fine Foods Homestyle Potato Salad 454 g Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
2013 NO 28
0 71117 61251 6
Reser's Fine Foods Potato Salad* 3.63 kg Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 27 to 2013 DE 12
0 71117 00215 7 * These affected products were sold in bulk and may have been repacked at retail. Consumers who cannot determine the original product identity are advised to check with their retailer to determine if they have one of the affected products.
Reser's Fine Foods Loaded Baked Potato Salad* 2.27 kg Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 12 to 2013 NO 24
0 71117 11586 4 * These affected products were sold in bulk and may have been repacked at retail. Consumers who cannot determine the original product identity are advised to check with their retailer to determine if they have one of the affected products.
Reser's Fine Foods Cole Slaw* 3.18 kg Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 12 to 2013 NO 24
0 71117 15124 4 * These affected products were sold in bulk and may have been repacked at retail. Consumers who cannot determine the original product identity are advised to check with their retailer to determine if they have one of the affected products.
Reser's Fine Foods Chicken Salad Dressing* 3.63 kg Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 27 to 2013 DE 11
71117 14761 2 * These affected products were sold in bulk and may have been repacked at retail. Consumers who cannot determine the original product identity are advised to check with their retailer to determine if they have one of the affected products.
Reser's Fine Foods Macaroni Salad* 3.63 kg Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 27 to 2013 DE 12
0 71117 00216 4 * These affected products were sold in bulk and may have been repacked at retail. Consumers who cannot determine the original product identity are advised to check with their retailer to determine if they have one of the affected products.
Reser's Fine Foods Four Bean Salad* 3.63 kg Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 DE 26 to 2013 JA 05
71117 61281 3 * These affected products were sold in bulk and may have been repacked at retail. Consumers who cannot determine the original product identity are advised to check with their retailer to determine if they have one of the affected products.
Reser's Fine Foods Diced Potato with Egg Salad* 3.63 kg Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 28 to 2013 DE 12
71117 65135 5 * These affected products were sold in bulk and may have been repacked at retail. Consumers who cannot determine the original product identity are advised to check with their retailer to determine if they have one of the affected products.
Stonemill Kitchens Red Potato Salad with Dijon 2.27 kg Best Before Dates followed by plant identifier code 20
from 2013 NO 19 to 2013 NO 27
0 71117 61629 3
Block & Barrel Imperial Bow Tie Florentine Pasta Salad 2.04 kg NOV/09/13 - NOV/23/13 0 74865 79733 7 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Block & Barrel Imperial California Pasta Salad 2.27 kg NOV/09/13 -NOV/22/13 0 74865 79731 3 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Block & Barrel Imperial Deluxe Red Skinned Potato Salad 2.27 kg NOV/14/13 - NOV/27/13 0 74865 79739 9 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Block & Barrel Imperial Gourmet Pasta Salad with Cheddar Cheese 2.27 kg NOV/28/13 - DEC/07/13 0 74865 79728 3 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Block & Barrel Imperial Red Skinned Potato Salad with Sour Cream & Dill 2.27 kg NOV/19/13 - NOV/29/13 0 74865 79725 2 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Casa Solana Margarita Salsa 2.27 kg JAN/09/14 -JAN/19/14 0 74865 77639 4 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Classic SYSCO 4 Bean Salad 3.63 kg JAN/05/14 0 74865 10116 5 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Classic SYSCO Cole Slaw Salad 3.18 kg NOV/12/13 - NOV/26/13 0 74865 10166 0 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Classic SYSCO Dixie Chopped Cole Slaw 3.18 kg NOV/11/13 - NOV/23/13 0 74865 81855 1 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Classic SYSCO Elbow Macaroni Salad 3.63 kg NOV/24/13 - DEC/08/13 0 74865 08459 8 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Classic SYSCO Homestyle Shredded White Coleslaw 3.2 kg NOV/11/13 - NOV/26/13 0 74865 18843 2 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Classic SYSCO Macaroni Salad 3.63 kg NOV/24/13 -DEC/09/13 0 74865 20836 9 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Classic SYSCO Red Potato Salad 3.63 kg NOV/15/13 - NOV/28/13 0 74865 65550 7 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Classic SYSCO Carrot & Raisin Salad 3.63 kg NOV/21/13 - DEC/05/13 0 74865 10151 6 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Classic SYSCO Country Potato Salad 3.63 kg NOV/28/13 - DEC/08/13 0 74865 20911 3 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Classic SYSCO Potato Salad 3.6 kg NOV/24/13 - DEC/09/13 0 74865 10091 5 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Classic SYSCO Potato w/ Egg Salad 3.63 kg NOV/29/13 - DEC/07/13 0 74865 74529 1 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Mrs. Giles Spiced Apples 2.27 kg NOV/21/13 - DEC/06/13 0 72299 15870 0 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
None Cucumber & Onion Salad 3.63 kg NOV/27/13 - DEC/11/13 71117.142839 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
None Four-Bean Salad 3.63 kg JAN/05/14 71117.002669 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Orval Kent Signature Sliced Steakhouse Potato Salad 2.27 kg NOV/29/13 - DEC/08/13 0 79453 46925 2 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Reser's Fine Foods Baja Café Mango Salsa 2.27 kg NOV/14/13 - NOV/26/13 0 71117 00282 9 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Reser's Fine Foods Baja Café Margarita Salsa 2.27 kg JAN/19/14 0 71117 00132 7 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Reser's Fine Foods Baja Café Pico de Gallo Salsa 2.27 kg JAN/19/14 - JAN/23/14 0 71117 00134 1 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Reser's Fine Foods California Pasta Salad 2.27 kg NOV/11/13 - NOV/24/13 0 71117 14270 9 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Reser's Fine Foods Creamy Spinach Dip 3.63 kg NOV/22/13 - DEC/03/13 71117169874 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Reser's Fine Foods Deviled Egg Potato Salad 3.63 kg NOV/16/13 - DEC/01/13 71117002256 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Reser's Fine Foods Dixie Fine Chopped Cole Slaw 3.18 kg NOV/16/13 - NOV/29/13 71117151251 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Reser's Fine Foods Elbow Macaroni Salad 3.63 kg NOV/27/13 - DEC/11/13 71117001884 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Reser's Fine Foods Homestyle Cole Slaw 3.18 kg NOV/11/13 - NOV/26/13 71117151268 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Reser's Fine Foods Homestyle Potato Salad 3.63 kg NOV/28/13 - DEC/12/13 71117002195 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Reser's Fine Foods Oil & Vinegar Cole Slaw 4.08 kg NOV/16/13 - NOV/28/13 0 71117 15190 9 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Reser's Fine Foods Original Potato Salad 99 g NOV/27/13 - DEC/11/13 0 71117 17000 9 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Reser's Fine Foods Country Style Potato Salad 3.63 kg DEC/01/13 - DEC/11/13 71117.00189 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Reser's Fine Foods Ranch Potato Salad made with Hidden Valley 3.63 kg NOV/15/13 - NOV/29/13 0 71117 00485 4 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Reser's Fine Foods Redskin Potato Salad 3.63 kg NOV/17/13 - NOV/30/13 71117141023 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Reser's Fine Foods Shredded Cole Slaw 3.18 kg NOV/11/13 - NOV/25/13 71117153637 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Reser's Fine Foods Strawberry Parfait 3.63 kg FEB/20/14 - APR/20/14 71117152357 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.
Reser's Fine Foods Carrot & Raisin Salad 3.63 kg NOV/21/13 - DEC/05/13 71117.142105 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.

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