ASK Foods Inc. Naturally Creative Firecracker Slaw, 3.75 lb. Bulk Container sold from the deli

Ask Foods INC recalled ASK Foods Inc. Naturally Creative Firecracker Slaw, 3.75 lb. Bulk Container sold from the deli in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Oct 23, 2018.

The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "Products recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes or Salmonella." Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures and is especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Product Distributed in the following States AL, AK, CT, DL, FL, GA, IL, ID, KT, LA, MD, MA, MI, NJ, NY ,NC , OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WV." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Palmyra, PA. The recall covers 313 Cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Dec 26, 2018), 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.