Listeria Recall: Cole Slaw

Below is the FDA news release regarding the recall of Krisp-Pak brand fresh fruit due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a life-threatening foodborne pathogen. PritzkerOlsen, P.A.is reprinting the news release here as a public service. The firm has recovered millions for victims of Listeria poisoning (listeriosis) and other foodborne illnesses, including a recent settlement for $6,425,000. To contact PritzkerOlsen, P.A. for a free consultation, call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail info@pritzkerlaw.com or fill out the online, attorney-consultation form.

The incubation period for Listeria can be anywhere from 11-70 days. If you have eaten the recalled Krisp-Pak fresh fruit, you should watch for Listeria symptoms, including fever, muscle aches, diarrhea, headache, loss of balance and confusion.

This is the second recall of salad due to possible contamination with Listeria in less than two weeks. On October 25, 2006, salads manufactured by Ballard's Farm were recalled.

Boston Salads & Provisions Co., Inc. Recalls Cole Slaw Because of Possible Listeria Contamination
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, 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.

Boston Salads Cole Slaw Salad is available for purchase in the deli section of select supermarkets and delicatessen and convenience stores under the Boston Salads & Provisions Co., Inc., Dietz and Watson Inc., Hummel Brothers, Inc. label in the following states: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

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