Great American Marketing product recalled over Listeria risk

Recall date

April 9, 2019

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Great American Marketing Co. Recalls Meat and Poultry Wrap and Salad Products Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Recall number

044-2019

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Great American Marketing Co.

Sold / distributed

Texas

Why it was recalled

Product Contamination

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

WASHINGTON, April 9, 2019 Great American Marketing, Inc., a Houston, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 3,329 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry wrap and salad products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes , the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat wrap and salad meat and poultry products were produced on various dates from March 27, 2019 through April 8, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF only)] 9.25-oz. plastic sealed cartons containing corner store market CAESAR SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN & CAESAR DRESSING with sell by dates of 04/09/19 through 04/15/19. 10.25-oz. plastic sealed cartons containing corner store market CHEF SALAD TURKEY, HAM & CHEESE, WITH RANCH DRESSING with sell by dates of 04/09/19 through 04/15/19. 8.1-oz. plastic sealed cartons containing corner store market CLUB WRAP Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Bacon Bits & Cheese with sell by dates of 04/08/18 through 4/20/19. 7.4-oz. plastic sealed carton containing corner store market CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP Chicken Strips & Cheese with Caesar Dressing with sell by dates of 04/08/18 through 4/20/19. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 31680 or P-31680 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Texas. The problem was discovered when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified FSIS that routine testing of a shared FSIS and FDA processing area within the establishment, was confirmed positive for the presence of L. monocytogenes . There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newbo…