Elevation Foods recalled containers of Archer Farms egg salad and deviled egg sandwiches, as well as Freskët egg salad, tuna salad, and Thai lobster salad items that were produced on June 18, 2019 due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
No illnesses have been reported, according to the manufacturer.
The recall was issued after 3 containers of egg salad were positive for Listeria monocytogenes in tests by health officials in Florida.
The recalled products include:
- Archer Farms Egg Salad packaged in a 12-ounce clear, square plastic container, Lot Number W1906042A, Use By 12AUG2019 (printed on the side of each container) UPC 085239018682, distributed nationwide
- Freskët Egg Salad packaged in a 32-ounce clear, square plastic container, Lot Number W1906042, Use By 12AUG2019A (printed on the side of each container
- Freskët Tuna Salad packaged in a 5-pound white, round plastic container, Lot Number W1906054, Use By 02AUG2019A (printed on the side of each container
- Freskët Thai Lobster Salad packaged in a 5-pound white, round plastic container, Lot Number W1906041, Use By 02AUG2019A (printed on the side of each container)
- Archer Farms Deviled Egg Sandwich Half Sandwich with Bacon UPC 220505000002, distributed nationwide
- Archer Farms Deviled Egg Sandwich on Multigrain UPC 498780203566, distributed nationwide
Listeria is a bacteria that can grow in refrigerators and survive freezing. Food may look and smell normal when it is contaminated.
For people who eat the contaminated food, the symptoms of a Listeria infection may not appear for up to 70 days. Pregnant women may suffer a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infection of a newborn.
Consumers who bought any of the recalled products listed above are urged to immediately return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call 866-761-9566 at any time.
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