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Parkers Farm Recall Lawsuit

On January 8, 2010, Parkers Farm, Inc., a Coon Rapids, Minnesota firm, recalled peanut butter, bagel spreads, dips, cheese and salsa due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a life-threatening foodborne pathogen that causes listeriosis, which can lead to brain damage, sespticemia, pneumonia, hydrocephalus, meningitis and death. Pregnant women are at risk of having a miscarriage, stillbirth or premature birth. Babies who survive may be born with listeriosis and die within a few days.

Although no illnesses have been reported to either Parkers Farms or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Listeria has an extremely long incubation period, up to 70 days, which means someone who consumes a product contaminated with Listeria may not show any signs of illness until 3 months after consumption. This can make proving a Listeria case difficult, but our Listeria attorneys have experience using both microbiological and epidemiological evidence to recover money for Listeria victims.

The recalled Parkers Farm products were distributed nationwide in the following retail stores: Hy-Vee, Cub, Rainbow, Byerlys Lunds, Target, Whole Foods, Jewel, Dominicks, Marsh, Price Chopper, Shop Rite, Nash Finch, Sams Club, Costco, Safeway, Kroger, Central Markets, Happy Farms and Dutch Farms.

THE FOLLOWING RECALLED PRODUCTS WERE SOLD UNDER THE PARKERS FARM OR PARKERS LABEL:

~~~16 OUNCE PEANUT BUTTER IN SQUARE PLASTIC CONTAINERS (TUB WITH SNAP ON LID), VARIETIES ARE CREAMY, CRUNCHY, HONEY CREAMY AND HONEY CRUNCHY WITH SELL BY DATES BETWEEN 11/14/2010 AND 12/31/2010**.

~~~34 OUNCE PEANUT BUTTER IN ROUND PLASTIC CONTAINERS (TUB WITH SNAP ON LID), VARIETIES ARE CREAMY AND CRUNCHY WITH SELL BY DATES BETWEEN 8/11/2010 AND 9/30/2010**.

~~~7 OUNCE BAGEL SPREADS IN WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS (TUB WITH SNAP ON LID), VARIETIES ARE GARDEN VEGGIE, WILD BERRY, STRAWBERRY, APPLE CINNAMON AND HONEY WALNUT) WITH SELL BY DATES BETWEEN 5/13/2010 AND 6/30/2010**.

~~~14 OUNCE DIPS & SPREADS IN SQUARE PLASTIC CONTAINERS (TUB WITH SNAP ON LID), VARITIES ARE JALAPENO NACHO, PIMENTO AND SALSA CON QUESO WITH SELL BY DATES BETWEEN 8/11/2010 AND 9/30/2010**.

~~~8 OUNCE, 12 OUNCE AND 16 OUNCE COLD PACK CHEESE IN ROUND OR SQUARE PLASTIC CONTAINERS (TUB WITH SNAP ON LID), VARIETIES ARE SHARP CHEDDAR, BACON, ONION, SMOKED CHEDDAR, SWISS ALMOND, HORSERADISH, GARLIC, PORT WINE, AND SWISS & CHEDDAR WITH SELL BY DATES BETWEEN 11/14/2010 AND 12/31/2010**.

~~~16 OUNCE SALSA IN SQUARE PLASTIC CONTAINERS (TUB WITH SNAP ON LID), VARIETIES ARE HOT, MILD, GARLIC, BLACK BEAN AND FIRE ROASTED WITH SELL BY DATES BETWEEN 3/14/2010 AND 4/30/2010**.

THE FOLLOWING RECALLED PRODUCTS WERE SOLD UNDER A VARIETY OF BRAND NAMES, INCLUDING HAPPY FARMS, DUTCH FARMS, CENTRAL MARKETS AND KROGER:

~~~16 OUNCE HAPPY FARMS COLD PACK CHEESE IN ROUND PLASTIC CONTAINERS (TUB WITH SNAP ON LID), VARIETIES ARE SHARP CHEDDAR, PORT WINE AND SWISS ALMOND WITH SELL BY DATES BETWEEN 11/24/2010 AND 12/10/2010**.

~~~8 OUNCE KROGER COLD PACK CHEESE IN ROUND PLASTIC CONTAINERS (TUB WITH SNAP ON LID), VARIETIES ARE SHARP CHEDDAR, PORT WINE AND SWISS ALMOND WITH SELL BY DATES BETWEEN 11/18/2010 THRU 12/15/2010**

~~~8 OUNCE CENTRAL MARKETS COLD PACK CHEESE IN ROUND PLASTIC CONTAINERS (TUB WITH SNAP ON LID), VARIETIES ARE SHARP CHEDDAR, PORT WINE, SWISS ALMOND, HORSERADISH WITH SELL BY DATES OF 12/9/2010**

~~~14 OZ. CENTRAL MARKETS SALSA CON QUESO IN ROUND PLASTIC CONTAINERS (TUB WITH SNAP ON LID) WITH SELL BY DATES OF 8/16/2010**.

~~~16 OZ. CENTRAL MARKETS SALSA IN ROUND PLASTIC CONTAINERS (TUB WITH SNAP ON LID), VARIETIES ARE SHARP CHEDDAR, PORT WINE, SWISS ALMOND, HORSERADISH WITH SELL BY DATED OF 3/17/2010 THRU 3/24/2010**.

~~~8 OZ. DUTCH FARMS COLD PACK CHEESE IN ROUND PLASTIC CONTAINERS (TUB WITH SNAP ON LID), VARIETIES ARE SHARP CHEDDAR, PORT WINE, SWISS ALMOND, HORSERADISH, AND SWISS & CHEDDAR WITH SELL BY DATES OF 11/16/2010 THRU 11/18/2010**.

Both the State of Wisconsin and the State of Minnesota tested samples of the recalled products and found that some finished product contained Listeria monocytogenes.

Pritzker Olsen law firm represents Listeria victims nationwide. We have recovered millions for our listeriosis clients and the families of people killed by Listeria poisoning. To contact a Listeria lawyer, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free), email Attorney Fred Pritzker or submit our online form for a free consultation.

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Eggo Waffle Recall Due to Listeria

A frozen food plant in Atlanta has been closed for a deep cleaning by Kellogg Company after state inspectors found Listeria monocytogenes in a pack of waffles.

The finding also prompted a recall by Kelloggs of certain Eggo Cinammon Toast waffles and Eggo Toaster Swirlz Cinammon Rolls Minis.

The recalled waffles, according to a press release by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Health, have a UPC code of 3800040440 and "Best if used before'' dates of NOV22 10 EA, NOV23 10 EA, NOV24 10E.

The recalled toaster swirlz have a UPC code of 3800023370 and "Best if used before'' date beginning with Nov. 15.

If you have Listeria questions about your legal rights, call a lawyer at national food safety law firm Pritzker Olsen attorneys at 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free). To receive a free case consultation via the Internet, please fill out our contact form and send it to us online.

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SUPERVALUE Recall - Macaroni and Cheese

SUPERVALU INC.® is voluntarily recalling frozen Culinary Circle™ Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese products because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled SUPERVALUE macaroni and cheese products are found in the frozen foods section in a 38 oz. package and were sold at SUPERVALU-owned stores including Acme®, Albertsons®, bigg’s®, Cub Foods®, Farm Fresh®, Hornbacher’s®, Jewel-Osco®, Lucky®, Shaw’s/Star Market™, Shop ‘n Save®, and Shoppers Food & Pharmacy® in all of the states where they operate.

This SUPERVALUE recall includes all Culinary Circle Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese, a frozen product sold in 38 oz. package. The UPC number for the recalled products is 41130 38704.

The possibility for contamination was identified through routine sampling of the product at the manufacturing facility. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the identified product.

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Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese Recall

Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese of Reading, Michigan announced a the recall of Oaxaca soft Mexican-style cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Products were distributed to the following states: Illinois and Minnesota.

The recalled Oaxaca cheese product was distributed to retails stores and delis in 10 pound balls, labeled with the name “Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese LLC.”

The recall was announced on April 22, 2009 and encompasses production dates 3/17/2009, with an expiration date of 5/20/2009.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the recalled products. However, the incubation period for Listeria can be as long as 70 days. If you have Listeria symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. If you are diagnosed with listeriosis, contact our law firm about a Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese lawsuit: 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form.

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Rhode Island Listeria Recall: Sprouts

On April 10, 2009, the the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) issued a consumer advisory regarding sprout products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Distribution of these sprouts included Shaws, Stop & Shop, Whole Foods and IGA in Rhode Island. All sprouts being recalled have a sell-by date code from 03/21/09 through 04/27/09 and are in four ounce plastic containers, with the exception of the 8-ounce Nature’s Promise Organic Alfalfa and the five-pound bag of bulk alfalfa sprouts. There have been no cases of Listeria in Rhode Island in 2009. Anyone who bought an item on the recall list should throw away the product right away or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The following items have been recalled: Item UPC Code Specialty Farms Organic Alfalfa Sprouts 8192400052 Specialty Farms Organic Sprout Salad 8192400024 Specialty Farms Organic Spicy Sprouts 8192400058 Specialty Farms Organic Crunchy Sprouts 8192400061 Specialty Farms Organic Crunchy Pea Mix 8192400061 Specialty Farms Organic Clover Sprouts 8192400042 Specialty Farms Lucky Clover Sprouts 8192400091 Vermont Sprout House Organic Alfalfa Sprouts 2213601290 Vermont Sprout House Organic Clover 2213601293 Vermont Sprout House Organic Bean Mix 2213601180 Nature’s Promise Organic Zesty Sprouts 8826703903 Nature’s Promise Organic Alfalfa Spouts 8826704741 Nature’s Promise Organic Alfalfa Sprouts (8 oz) 8826704102 Nature’s Promise Organic Sprouts to Munch 8826704100 BroccoSprouts Broccoli Sprouts 1509800025 BroccoSprouts Salad Blend Broccoli, clover & radish 1509800026 BroccoSprouts Deli Blend Broccoli, clover & mustard 1509800027 BroccoSprouts Organic Broccoli Sprouts 100% organic 1509800118 BroccoSprouts Organic Deli Blend 100% organic broccoli, clover, mustard 1509800120 BroccoSprouts Organic Salad Blend 100% organic broccoli, clover,radish 150980119 5 pound bulk alfalfa, plastic bagged sprouts in a box with sticker identifying 5 pound bulk alfalfa, julien dates 069 through 097.

Symptoms of Listeria include high fever, sever headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Listeria can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

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Refrigerated Potatoes Recalled Over Listeria Test

Various packages of Simply Potatoes refrigerated potatoes have been recalled by Northern Star Co. after the Minnesota Department of Agriculture detected Listeria monocytogenes in a sample of Southwest Style Hash Browns.

The bacteria can be harmful to pregnant women and to people with weakened immune systems, including young children and the elderly.

National food safety law firm PritzkerOlsen Attorneys provides the complete recall list below. All packages have use-by dates of March 29, 2009 through April 3, 2009.

  • Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns, 20 oz, UPC 20169-22233
  • Simply Potatoes Southwest Style Hash Browns, 20 oz, 20169-22236
  • Simply Potatoes Homestyle Slices, 20 oz, 20169-22237
  • Simply Potatoes Red Potato Wedges, 20 oz, 20169-22238
  • Diners Choice Shredded Hash Browns, 20 oz, 20169-22223
  • Farm Fresh Shredded Hash Browns, 20 oz, 20169-22533

The maker is a subsidiary of Michael Foods Co. of Minnetonka, Minnesota.

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Cudahy Recalls Bacon Bits

A customer of Patrick Cudahy, a Wisconsin pork products company, did its own testing on a delivery of bacon bits and found that the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially deadly pathogen.
The discovery led to a recall of approximately 3,590 pounds of pre-cooked, smoked bacon bits that had been sold to restaurants and other institutional accounts in Wisconsin, California, Colorado, Florida, South Dakota and Texas.
The company's recall, announced late Saturday by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), applies to 10-pound packages of the bacon bits that were produced Nov. 13. FSIS said it has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of the products.
Two different bacon bits are subject to the recall:
10-pound cases of "golden Crisp APPLEWOOD SMOKED PRECOOKED BACON TOPPINGS.'' The products bear the establishment number "Est. 28" inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a printed Julian date of "8318."
10-pound cases of "John Morrell APPLEWOOD SMOKED PRECOOKED BACON TOPPINGS." The products bear the establishment number "Est. 28" inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a printed Julian date of "8318.''
Here are the product labels:



Consumption of food contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes is a risk for young children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems. The bacteria can lead to listeriosis, a potentially fatal disease. Symptoms of infection include stiff neck, nausea, severe headache and high fever.

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Sopressata Sausage Recall

DeNiro Cheese, a Youngstown, Ohio, firm, has recalled approximately one pound of Sopressata sausage products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

The following product is subject to recall:

12-ounce approximate weight packages of "Nostrano SOPRESSATA MILD SAUSAGE, PRODUCT OF CANADA." Each package bears a use-by date of "07/09/09" and a product code of "91009" as well as "CANADA 476A" inside the Canadian mark of inspection.

The sausage product was produced on October 9 and sent to one Italian specialty retailer in Boardman, Ohio. The name and location of the retail establishment is made available on the FSIS Web site, in accordance with the FSIS retail rule.

The problem was discovered through FSIS routine microbiological testing. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product.

Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis. However, listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal Listeria infections in those with weakened immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy.

If you have been diagnosed with listeriosis, contact a listeria lawyer at our law firm: 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free) or submit our free consultation form.

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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, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The recalled Zeigler hot dog products were produced on Sept. 22, and were sent to food service institutions and retail establishments in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Therefore, if anyone from these states is diagnosed with listeriosis (Listeria infection) after consuming a hot dog, please contact our law firm.

The possible Listeria contamination was discovered by the Georgia State Department of Agriculture through microbiological testing. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product.

Posted November 2008.

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New Jersey Schools - Listeria Risk

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. The recalled beef patties may have been served at school cafeterias in the Jersey City, New Jersey, area. Learn more about the Maramont beef patty recall and a possible Maramont lawsuit.

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Listeria Recall: Sweetwater Valley Farms Cheese

Sweetwater Valley Farms, Inc. ofPhiladelphia, 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, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.


TENNESSEE AGED SOUTHERN SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE (yellow) AND TENNESSEE AGED SOUTHERN MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE (yellow), Lot Number 604 was distributed in 7, 10, and 15 ounce bars retail stores in Tennessee and Georgia. These products were also distributed to 48 contiguous states in gift baskets marketed by the firm's website.


These products were distributed between October 18, 2007 and November 26, 2007.


No illnesses have been reported.

Read more about the Sweetwater Valley Farms Recall.

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Double B Foods, H-E-B, Smokeys, Southern Heritage and Wheeler Sausage Rolls Recalled

UDSA-FSIS has announced a Double B Foods sausage roll recall involving about 98,000 pounds of frozen sausage roll products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The frozen sausage roll products were produced by Double B Foods 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. The recalled sausage rolls were sold under a number of brands and may have been repackaged. The brands named in the FSIS announcement of the frozen sausage roll recall are Double B Foods, H-E-B, Smokey’s, Southern Heritage, and Wheeler. Read more about the Double B Foods sausage roll recall.

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