Parkers Farm, Inc. of Coon Rapids, Minnesota is recalling products because
they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an
organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infection 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.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The recalled 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.
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), varieties are jalapeo 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**.
Other labels affected by this recall:
- 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 win and 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 dates 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**.
**NOTE: Sell by dates are clearly printed on container inch from top
Example:
Sell By 10/21/10
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The recall was a result of a sampling done by the state of Wisconsin and the
state of Minnesota which revealed that some finished products contained the
bacteria. FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the
problem. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the problem.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return in to the place
of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company
at (800)869-6685.
Source: FDA