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Jumbo Foods, Inc. Recalls Tuscan Sun Turkey Sandwiches Because of Possible Health RiskDate: 10/11/2006
Reason: Possible Health Risk
Distribution: Washington, Oregon and Northern California through Convenience stores.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the following information: Jumbo Foods, Inc. of Mukilteo, WA is recalling 1360 Tuscan Sun Turkey sandwiches with a Production code of 35E, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, an organism that 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. The Tuscan Sun Turkey sandwiches with a Production Code of 35E was distributed in Washington, Oregon and Northern California through Convenience stores. The Tuscan Sun Turkey sandwich is contained in a plastic package, Net weight 5.9 oz, (167g). label. The Production Code of 35E is located adjacent to the UPC code on the front label. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the Washington State Department of Agriculture, which revealed that the Tuscan Sun Turkey sandwich with a Production Code of 35E contained the bacteria. Jumbo Foods has ceased the distribution of the Tuscan Sun Turkey sandwich with a Production Code of 35E as the FDA and Jumbo Foods continue their investigation as to what caused the problem. Consumers who have purchased Tuscan Sun Turkey sandwiches with a Production Code of 35E are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact: Dave Johnson Other Food Contamination Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 6/12/2008 Reason: voluntarily recalling approximately 22,481 pounds of ground beef products that may contain pieces of plastic Distribution: Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts and New York Date: 7/15/2008 Reason: The product in question may contain a diluted form of a common food grade cleaning compound that results in a bitter or sour taste. Distribution: sold ONLY in Shop-Rite stores in the five Northeast states of Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. This affects ONLY the one-gallon size. Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: Voluntarily recalling an undetermined amount of beef products intended for use in ground products because they may be contaminated with E. coli Distribution: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems Distribution: San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California Date: 7/10/2008 Reason: The recall is being expanded based on the ongoing epidemiological and traceback investigation of a foodborne illness outbreak. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: The recall was initiated after receiving a customer complaint regarding lamb mortalities. The presence of copper above acceptable levels can cause serious health issues, and at high levels, mortality in sheep. |
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