Gilbert Foods product recalled over Listeria risk

Recall date

June 22, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Gilbert Foods Inc. recalls Brand Name: Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad Net Weight: 6 oz. container Units per package: 1 Units per case: 6 con…

Recall number

F-2274-2016

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Gilbert Foods Inc.

Sold / distributed

Product was distributed through Amazon Fresh in the Bellevue, Washington area. Shelf life of the product is 7 days and the last affected lot expires on 06/20/16. There is an estimate of less than 2 edible cases of product left out in the public. This is based upon the expiration date of the last lo…

Why it was recalled

Gilbert Foods Inc. t/a Hearn-Kirkwood is initiating a voluntary recall of Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad. The co-packer of the product, Marys Harvest Fresh Foods, notified us that the peas that were used in Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad are a part of National Frozen Foods Corporations voluntary recall. Because potentially contaminated peas were used in the Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad, there is the risk that the entire container of Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, is an organism which 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 among pregnant women. There have been no reported illnesses or complaints attributed to the recalled items to date.Product is shipped directly to the consumer through Amazon Fresh.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

Brand Name: Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad Net Weight: 6 oz. container Units per package: 1 Units per case: 6 containers per case Package Type: clear plastic container