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At Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. , we care about the prevention of Listeria food poisoning.  As a public service, we provide information on Listeria recalls and news alerts and other information on Listeria. 

Foodborne Illness ArticleAttorney Fred Pritzker has had years of experience with food poisoning cases. His work in the area of food poisoning lawsuits has earned him a national reputation, and he has been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications. In recognition of his accomplishments, he has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America.  To contact Fred Pritzker at Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. for a free case evaluation, call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail info@pritzkerlaw.com or submit the firm's online consultation form.

Alfalfa Sprouts Recall
According to Connecticut's Consumer Protection Commissioner, alfalfa sprouts produced by Amalgamated Produce Inc. were found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Burrito Recall
A Denver company has recalled 172 pounds of 5.3-ounce burritos sold individually in convenience stores Dec. 24 and 25 after tests by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) found they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Sopressata Sausage Recall
DeNiro Cheese, a Youngstown, Ohio, firm, has recalled approximately one pound of Sopressata sausage products that may be contaminated with Listeria.

Zeigler Hot Dog Recall
R. L. Zeigler Co., Inc., a Selma, Ala., firm, is recalling approximately 28,610 pounds of hot dog products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

NY Fish Smoked Salmon Recall
NY FISH INC. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling I ♥ NY FISH brand IMPERIAL-EUROPEAN STYLE SMOKED SALMON, vacuum packed, in 3 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz., and whole sides (“to be weighed at time of sale”) sizes with lot numbers 513 1340, 514 1340, 515 1340, and 516 1340, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria.

American Sub Recall
Landshire, Inc. has recalled its American Sub sandwich sue to possible Listeria contamination. The recalled American Sub sandwiches were distributed in the Midwestern States of: Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The recalled American Sub sandwiches were sold to Circle K Convenience Stores exclusively.

Stop and Shop Tuna Salad Recall
Home Made Brand Foods, located in Newburyport, MA, voluntarily recalled approximately 5,000 pounds of “Ready-to-Eat Tuna Salad” after routine sampling found the product had the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

May's Pork Recall
Palama Holdings, LLC, a Kapolei, Hawaii, establishment, is recalling approximately 4,535 pounds of fully cooked pork products because they may be contaminated with Listeria.

Roche Brothers and Sudbury Farms Roller Sandwich Recall
several types of ready-to-eat “roller sandwiches” manufactured by a Wilmington Massachusetts Company, DBC, Inc. (doing business as World Class Canapés, Inc.) has recalled several types of "roller sandwiches" because they may be contaminated with Listeria. These sandwiches were sold by eighteen Roche Brothers and Sudbury Farms stores in eastern Massachusetts and may have been offered in the prepared food section or used on party platters. None of this product was sold outside of Massachusetts.

Kroger Salmon Recall
Vita Food Products, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois has notified the public that twelve individual packages of Vita Nova Salmon, were sold at Kroger stores in Houston, Texas on or after July 22 of this year may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. In addition, 192 individual packages of this same product have either possibly been sold or are being offered for sale at various grocery stores in the Avenol, New Jersey metropolitan area.

Listeria - Salmolux Smoked Salmon Nova Lox Recall
Salmolux Inc. of Federal Way, WA, has recalled lot # 01418 of its Wild Alaskan Smoked Salmon Nova Lox sold in 3 ounce packages due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Fresca Italia Cheese Recall
Fresca Italia of Brisbane, CA is recalling Burrata, a type of cheese, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria. the recalled cheese was distributed in the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California in retail stores and restaurants. Read about the Fresca Italia cheese recall.

Cecina Los Amigos Pork Blood Sausage Recall
Cecina Los Amigos, a California firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 290 pounds of pork blood sausages that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Read more about the Cecina Los Amigos pork blood sausage recall.

Sweetwater Valley Cheese Recall
Sweetwater Valley Farm, Inc. of Philadelphia, Tennessee is recalling Tennessee Aged Black Pepper Cheese because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Read more about the Sweetwater Valley Farm Cheese recall.

Gourmet Boutique Recall - Chicken Salad and Wraps
Gourmet Boutique, L.L.C., a Jamaica, New York firm, has recalled approximately 286,320 pounds of fresh and frozen meat and poultry products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Read more about the Gourmet Boutique recall.

Pennsylvania Raw Milk Recall
The Pennsylvania Agriculture Department has warned consumers that raw milk from Piney Ridge dairy farm in New Bethlehem, Clarion County, and Clark and Elaine Duncan's farm in Meadville, Crawford County, purchased anytime after March 10 may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Learn more about the Pennsylvania raw milk recall.

Costco Recall
March 3, 2008 - Costco Wholesale, a Washington firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 10,368 pounds of frozen chicken Entrées that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Read more about the Costco recall involving Discover Cuisine frozen chicken.

Discover Cuisine Frozen Chicken Recall
Meijer Distribution Center, a Michigan firm, has voluntarily recalled approximately 2,184 pounds of frozen chicken entrées that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Read about the Discover Cuisine frozen chicken recall.

J & B Meats Bratwurst Recall
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is warning consumers not to eat smoked pork and beef bratwurst make by J&B Meats of Barnesville, Minnesota, with the lot number PBB30306, and Minnesota State Establishment Number 1198. The recalled J&B Meats bratwurst may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Read about the J & B Meats bratwurst recall.

Ca Rem #1 Coconut-Flavored Dessert Recall
Rem #1 has recalled its Ca Rem #1 Ice Cream, SeaTac, is voluntarily recalling its coconut-flavored frozen dessert. The non-dairy dessert may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall of the frozen dessert was initiated after routine sampling and analysis by the Washington State Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of Listeria. Read about the Ca Rem #1 coconut-flavored dessert recall.

Whittier Farms Milk and Possible Listeria Contamination
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has issued a warning regarding milk products from Whittier Farms in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts due to possible Listeria contamination.  Two elderly men have died and two other people have been sickened in a Listeria outbreak that has been associated with Whittier Farms milk. Learn more about the possible Whittier Farms milk Listeria risk and a possible Whittier Farms lawsuit.

Maramont Beef Patty Recall
On December 25, 2007, the Maramont Corporation, a New York firm, recalled approximately 88 pounds of a beef patty product that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Learn more about the Maramont beef patty recall and a possible Maramont lawsuit.

Sweetwater Valley Farms Cheese Recall
Sweetwater Valley Farms, Inc. of Philadelphia, Tennessee is recalling its Tennessee Aged Southern Mild Cheddar Cheese (yellow) and Tennessee Aged Southern Sharp Cheddar Cheese (yellow) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Read more about the Sweetwater Valley Farms recall.

Double B Foods Sausage Rolls Recall
Double B Foods, Inc. has recalled about 98,000 pounds of frozen sausage roll products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The frozen sausage roll products were produced on various dates between Oct. 25 and Nov. 6, and were distributed to retail establishments in Texas, and institutions, catalogue sales and distribution centers in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas. Learn more about the Double B Foods sausage rolls recall and a possible Double B Foods lawsuit.

Kroger Salmon Dip Recall
House of Thaller, Inc. has recalled about 529 pounds of smoked salmon dip distributed for sale at Kroger stores due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Learn more about the Kroger salmon dip recall and Kroger lawsuit information.

Listeria: Aliki Chicken Alfredo
Aliki Foods, Inc., an Old Lyme, Connecticut, firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 70,400 pounds of Aliki Chicken Broccoli Fettuccini Alfredo due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.  Read about the Aliki Chicken Alfredo recall.

Listeria: Quong Hop Soy Deli Tofu Recall
According to a press release, Quong Hop & Co. of South San Francisco, California, has recalled some tofu products because they might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  “The recall includes all packages of Soy Deli tofu coded Dec. 17, 2007. It also includes three products coded Sept. 23, 2007.  Learn more about the Quong Hop Soy Deli tofu recall.

Listeria: Jensen's Smoked Salmon Spread Recall
On September 8, 2007, Jensen's Old Fashioned Smokehouse Inc. recalled two smoked salmon spread products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The recall includes certain lots of Jensen's Seattle-Style Wild Smoked Salmon Spread and PCC brand Smoked Salmon Spread.  Read more about the Jensen's smoked salmon spread recall.

Listeria: Organic Raw Cream Recall
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has announced an organic raw cream recall due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.  Read more about the organic raw cream recall.

Listeria: Acme Smoked Salmon
Acme Smoked Fish Corporation has recalled 132 lbs of 4 oz. Smoked Salmon (Acme NY Original) and 114 lbs of 8 oz. Smoked Salmon (Acme NY Original) due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This product was distributed to retail stores in the South Florida Region.  Learn more about the Acme smoked salmon recall.

Listeria Recall: Regal King Seafood Dips Sold at A & P Stores
Ocean King Enterprises Inc. of Philadelphia, PA is recalling Regal King seafood dips, because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The seafood dips were sold in bulk 5-pound containers to A & P warehouses.  The dips were then repackaged and sold in clear plastic containers with a Regal King label. Learn more about the Regal King seafood dip recall.

Listeria: Neparovana Smoked Sausage
The New York State Department of Agriculture is warning consumers that Neparovana Smoked Sausage may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The potentially-contaminated Neparovana Smoked Sausage was sold in bulk at Muncan Food Corp, 676 Seneca Avenue, Ridgewood, Queens.  Learn more about Listeria in Neparovana Smoked Sausage.

Sandwich Recall Due to Risk of Listeriosis
IFS, Inc. has recalled about 7500 chicken sandwiches, Cuban sandwiches, and Italian sandwiches that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially fatal foodborne pathogen.  The sandwiches were sold in vending machines and convenience stores in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Learn more about this vending machine sandwich recall.

Listeria: Tennessee Chicken Leg Recall
The USDA-FSIS announced a ready-to-eat chicken leg recall due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially fatal foodborne pathogen.  The recalled chicken legs were distributed to Tennessee prisons and mental health institutions.  Learn more about the Tennessee chicken leg recall.

Smoked Salmon Spread May Be Contaminated with Listeria
The Georgia Department of Agriculture warns that Bright Water Smoked Salmon & Cheese Spread may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially life-threatening pathogen.  Read more about the smoked salmon recall due to Listeria.

Warning Regarding Piney Ridge Farm Raw Milk
The FDA has issued a warning regarding Piney Ridge Farm raw milk due to possible Listeria contamination.  Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized or homogenized.  Samples were taken from the farm during routine testing on June 11 and tested positive for Listeria on June 14.  Learn more about the Piney Ridge Farm raw milk warning.  

Stop & Shop Chicken Recall
The Really Cool Food Company, a Syosset, New York, firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 140 pounds of chicken products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  Learn more about the Stop & Shop chicken recall.

Listeria: Diestel Turkey Recall
Diestel Turkey Ranch, a Chinese Camp, Calif., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 6,907 pounds of ready-to-eat turkey products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  Read more about the Diestel turkey recall and a possible Diestel turkey lawsuit.

Listeria: Coborn’s, Cash Wise, Midwest Pride, and Deli-Packed Potato Salad
Coborn’s, Cash Wise, Midwest Pride, and deli-packed potato salad sold at stores in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin has been recalled due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially-fatal foodborne bacteria.  Learn what to do if you or a family member has eaten the recalled Coborn’s, Cash Wise, Midwest Pride, or deli-packed potato salad.  Preserve your legal rights.

Listeria: Ham Steak Recall
Feb. 27, 2007 - First Quality Sausage, a Las Vegas, Nevada, firm, has recalled approximately 930 pounds of semi-boneless ham steaks that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  Learn more about the ham steak recall.

Kraft Chicken Recall
On February 23, the Kraft chicken strip recall due to Listeria monocytogenes was extended (see February 18, 2007, Oscar Mayer/Louis Rich chicken recall announcement).  The Kraft chicken recall now includes all Oscar Mayer/Louis Rich chicken breast strips and cuts with a "Best When Used By" date of "28 MAY 2007."  Learn more about the Kraft chicken recall.

Listeria Recall: Oscar Mayer/Louis Rich Chicken
February 18, 2007 - The USDA-FSIS has announced the recall of Oscar Mayer/Louis Rich ready-to-eat chicken strips recall due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a life-threatening foodborne pathogen.  Learn more about the Oscar Mayer/Louis Rich chicken recall.

Listeria Recall: Trader Joe's Pasta Salad with Chicken
January 25, 2007 - Garden Leaf Foods, a Gardena, Calif., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,591 pounds of Trader Joe's pasta salad with chicken that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.   Learn more about the Trader Joe's pasta salad recall.

Listeria Recall: Gold Star Sausage Franks
January 5, 2007 - Gold Star Sausage Co., Inc. voluntarily recalled approximately 15,514 pounds of sausage products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  Read more about the Gold Star Sausage franks Listeria recall.

Listeria Recall: Louisiana Head Cheese
January 3, 2006 – Pap’s Louisiana Cuisine has voluntarily recalled approximately 290 pounds of head cheese products that may be  contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.  Read more about the head cheese recall due to possible Listeria contamination.

Listeria Alert: Raw Milk
The New York State Department of  Agriculture and Markets has warned consumers in the Allegany County area not to consume raw milk from the Gerald E. Snyder Farm due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially-fatal foodborne pathogen.  Learn more about the New York Listeria alert regarding raw milk.

Listeria Alert: Compare Foods in Providence, Rhode Island
Consumers are advised to discard all food items prepared at Compare Foods, 863 Broad St., Providence, Rhode Island. This includes prepared foods such as sandwiches, deli sliced meats and cheeses, and prepared salads such as tuna, macaroni, seafood, turkey, ham and cheese, potato, and cole slaw. These foods should be discarded because there is the potential that they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  At least one person may have contracted a Listeria infection from food purchased at the store.  Read more about the Listeria alert regarding Compare Foods.

Listeria Recall: Jamba Juice Strawberry Smoothie
December 04, 2006  -- Jamba Juice of San Francisco, CA in consultation with the FDA is notifying the public that smoothies containing strawberries which were sold at its Jamba Juice stores in Arizona, Southern Nevada and Southern California between November 25 - December 1, 2006, may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  Read more about the Jamba Juice strawberry smoothie recall.

Listeria Recall: Krisp-Pak Fresh-Cut Fruit
November 27, 2006 - The FDA  has announced the recall of Krisp-Pak brand fresh fruit due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a life-threatening, foodborne pathogen.  This is the second recall of Krisp-Pak fruit this month.  Read more about the recall of Krisp-Pak fresh-cut fruit.

Listeria Recall: Cole Slaw
November 1, 2006 – Boston Salads is conducting a voluntary recall of Cole Slaw Salad sold in the retail deli section in 5 lb, 10 lb, 30 lb bulk and 1 lb retail containers with sell by date of November 9 and or November 11, 2006, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  Learn more about the recall cole slaw due to Listeria risk.

Texas Listeria Warning: Bellville Meat Market
The Texas Department of State Health Services is warning the public not to consume any ready-to-eat or smoked meat products purchased from the Bellville Meat Market on or after Oct. 6, 2006, due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous foodborne pathogen.  Learn more about the Bellville Meat Market warning.

Listeria Recall: Ballard's Farm Egg Salad
On October 16, 2006, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced a recall of Ballard's Farm Egg Salad due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially fatal foodborne pathogen.  The product is sold at Wal-Mart and other food retailers in North Carolina. It also has been distributed to Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.  Learn more about the recall of Ballard's Farm Egg Salad.

Listeria Recall: Ohio Pork Products
Herman Falter Packing Co., a Columbus, Ohio, firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,178 pounds of various pork products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The pork products were produced on September 13, 18 or 19, 2006, and were distributed to retail and wholesale establishments in the Columbus, Ohio, region.  Learn more about the recall of Ohio pork products due to possible contamination with Listeria.

Listeria Recall: Portillo's Roast Beef in Chigago
Portillo's Food Service, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 3,703 pounds of sliced roast beef that may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The fully-cooked, sliced roast beef was produced on Sept. 27 by Portillo’s Food Service, Inc. and distributed to select Portillo’s restaurant outlets in the greater Chicagoland area.   Learn more about the Listeria recall of Portillo's Roast Beef in the Chicago area.

Listeria Recall: Monterey Mushrooms Fresh, Sliced White and Baby Bella Mushrooms
The FDA has announced the recall of Monterey Mushrooms fresh, sliced white and baby bella mushrooms sold in Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Virginia.   The mushrooms may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous foodborne pathogen that can cause serious injury and death.   Listeria is particularly dangerous to pregnant women and can cause miscarriages and stillbirths.  Learn more about the recall of Monterey Mushrooms due to possible Listeria Contamination. 

Listeria Recall: Krab Supreme Dip and Supreme Krab Dip
On August 11, 2006, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of Krab Supreme Dip and Supreme Krab Dip, sold under the brand names of Salads of the Sea, Hen House and Fisherman’s Market, because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.  Learn more about the recall of Krab Supreme Dip and Supreme Krab Dip.

Listeria Recall: Orientex Manila Style Hot Dog
On July 25, 2006, the USDA-FSIS announced a recall of Orientex Manila Style Hot Dogs due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.  The Orientex Manila Style Hot Dogs were produced on July 17, 2006 and were distributed to a retail outlet in San Leandro, California.  Learn more about the hot dog recall due to Listeria and lawyer information.

Recall of Cut Cahill's Farm Porter Cheese Due to Listeria Risk
On May 18, 2006, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall by Swiss-American, Inc., of St. Louis, Missouri, of Cut Cahill’s Farm Porter Cheese because Listeria monocytogenes, a rare but often fatal foodborne pathogen, was discovered in a sample of the product.  Learn more about the recall of Cut Cahill's Farm Porter Cheese.

Jimmy Dean and State Fair Cheeseburgers Recalled Due to Listeria Risk
In the April 19, 2006, edition of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report, the FDA re-announced a December 2005 recall of State Fair Cheeseburgers and Jimmy Dean Cheeseburgers.  The recall was initiated because the cheese burgers were assembled with sliced American processed cheese that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  Learn more about the recall of Jimmy Dean and State Fair Cheeseburgers.  


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