Potato Salad, Formula PO.70, packaged under these labels: -Reser's Fine Foods, Original Potato Salad, in 12/12-oz (UPC 071117182200), 6/32-oz (UPC 071117181500), 3/4-lb (UPC 071117002232), 3/8-lb (UPC 071117002157), 12/3.5-oz (UPC 071117170009), 12/5.5-oz (UPC 071117171006) and 2/10-lb (UPC 071117002782) container cases. Also distributed in a 6/4-lb party pack (UPC 071117001624). Distributed by: Reser's Fine-Foods, Beaverton, OR. -Yoder's American Potato Salad, in 6/32-oz (UPC 073474010462), 2/5-lb (UPC 073474550098), 6/3-lb (UPC 073474010219) and 12/16-oz (UPC 073474887385) carton cases. -West Creek, Original Potato Salad, in 2/5-lb carton cases. (UPC 806795286793) Distributed by Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA. -Essential Everday Original Potato Salad packaged in 6/16-oz (UPC 041303820131) and 6/3-lb (UPC 041303820209) carton cases. Distributed by Supervalu Inc., Eden Prairie, MN. -7-11 Potato Salad, in 12/7-oz carton cases. (UPC 052548517526) Distributed by 7-Eleven, Inc., Dallas, TX. -Cross Valley Farms Family Style Potato Salad packaged in 2/8-lb carton cases. Distributed by US Foodservice, Inc., Rosemont, IL. UPC 758108373877 -Sysco Classic Potato Salad, in 3/8-lb carton cases. (UPC 074865100915)
Recalled by Reser's Fine Foods, INC. on Oct 22, 2013
Recall Summary
Reser's Fine Foods, INC. recalled Potato Salad, Formula PO.70, packaged under these labels: in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Oct 22, 2013.
The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "The recalled products are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes." Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures and is especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Distribution was made to AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV AND WY. Distribution was also made to Canada," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Beaverton, OR. The recall covers N/A of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jan 1, 2014), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.
Reason for Recall
The recalled products are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Product Description
Potato Salad, Formula PO.70, packaged under these labels: -Reser's Fine Foods, Original Potato Salad, in 12/12-oz (UPC 071117182200), 6/32-oz (UPC 071117181500), 3/4-lb (UPC 071117002232), 3/8-lb (UPC 071117002157), 12/3.5-oz (UPC 071117170009), 12/5.5-oz (UPC 071117171006) and 2/10-lb (UPC 071117002782) container cases. Also distributed in a 6/4-lb party pack (UPC 071117001624). Distributed by: Reser's Fine-Foods, Beaverton, OR. -Yoder's American Potato Salad, in 6/32-oz (UPC 073474010462), 2/5-lb (UPC 073474550098), 6/3-lb (UPC 073474010219) and 12/16-oz (UPC 073474887385) carton cases. -West Creek, Original Potato Salad, in 2/5-lb carton cases. (UPC 806795286793) Distributed by Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA. -Essential Everday Original Potato Salad packaged in 6/16-oz (UPC 041303820131) and 6/3-lb (UPC 041303820209) carton cases. Distributed by Supervalu Inc., Eden Prairie, MN. -7-11 Potato Salad, in 12/7-oz carton cases. (UPC 052548517526) Distributed by 7-Eleven, Inc., Dallas, TX. -Cross Valley Farms Family Style Potato Salad packaged in 2/8-lb carton cases. Distributed by US Foodservice, Inc., Rosemont, IL. UPC 758108373877 -Sysco Classic Potato Salad, in 3/8-lb carton cases. (UPC 074865100915)
Distribution
Distribution was made to AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV AND WY. Distribution was also made to Canada.
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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