Frozen Burritos Recalled Over Listeria Fears, Company Relocates

Ray Simon
Frozen Burritos

Green Chile Food Concepts, LLC issued the recall after the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) discovered listeria in a beef and potato burrito during routine testing.

Affected products include:

These burritos were produced from March 8 to May 10 and shipped to institutions, retail stores and distribution centers in California, Illinois, Oregon, and South Dakota. Click here to view labeling of recalled products (PDF).

Green Chile Concepts said it will start making food products at its new manufacturing plant starting Monday after a long-planned move.

Listeria poisoning, or listeriosis, is a serious infection that causes symptoms including fever, muscle aches, diarrhea and other gastrointestinal problems. The infection is particularly dangerous for pregnant women and older people.

Consumers in possession of any recalled burritos should discard them immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall.

Source: The Washington Post

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