Lynnfield, MA HP Hood is recalling select Heluva Good branded 8 oz. plastic
cup containers of Cold Pack Cheese Food because they may contain 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 and nausea, abdominal pain and
diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among
pregnant women.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the product and
codes listed below.
- 8 oz. plastic cup containers of Heluva Good Port Wine Cold Pack Cheese
Food,
UPC 73570 55503,
Sell by date between 11/15/2010 through 12/15/2010 - 8 oz. plastic cup containers of Heluva Good Sharp Cheddar Cold Pack Cheese
Food,
UPC 73570 55501,
Sell by date between 11/15/2010 through 12/15/2010
The recalled products were distributed in stores in the following states: New
York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Ohio, Virginia, West
Virginia, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and Rhode
Island.
The recall is being done as a precaution and is the result of a sampling done by
the state of Wisconsin (from the facility that co-packs products under the
Heluva Good brand) which revealed that some finished products contained the
bacteria.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return the products to
the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions can call
Heluva Good Consumer Affairs at (800) 242-2423.
Source: FDA