FRESH FOOD CONCEPTS, INC. RECALLS LAYER DIP PRODUCTS CONTAINING GUACAMOLE BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
Posted Aug 12 2011 6:50pm
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Contact:
Consumer Contact: 714-562-5000 ext. 134
Media Contact: Dale Jabour
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 12, 2011 - Fresh Food Concepts, Inc. of Buena Park, CA is voluntarily recalling various Layer Dip products containing guacamole because the avocado 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.
The product was distributed nationwide and Canada through retail supermarkets and club stores.
The product can be identified as follows:
Product Description
UPC Code
Use By date code
Fresh Food Concepts 5 Layer Dip, 32 oz
29358-11272
09/16/11 and before
Delicioso 5 Layer Dip, 15 oz
29358-12229
09/16/11 and before
Delicioso 5 Layer Dip, 30 oz
29358-12230
09/16/11 and before
Rojo’s Ultimate 7 Layer Dip, 36 oz
35196-44162
09/16/11 and before
Fresh Food Concepts 5 Layer Dip, 16 oz
35196-44216
09/16/11 and before
Rojo’s Supreme 6 Layer Dip, 44 oz
47502-44180
09/16/11 and before
Rojo’s 6 Layer Dip, 44 oz
47502-44185
09/16/11 and before
Rojo’s 6 Layer Dip, 44 oz
47502-44189
09/16/11 and before
Fresh Food Concepts 5 Layer Dip, 454 g
35196-44214
09/16/11 and before
Signature Café 6 Layer Dip, 15 oz
21130-06191
09/16/11 and before
Signature Café 6 Layer Dip, 30 oz
21130-06192
09/16/11 and before
Signature Café 6 Layer Dip, 425 g
58200-06034
09/16/11 and before
Signature Café 6 Layer Dip, 850 g
58200-06032
09/16/11 and before
Product with expiration dates USE BY 09/24/11 and AFTER are made with avocado from a different source and are NOT involved in this recall. No other products made by Fresh Food Concepts are involved in this recall.
This recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the FDA which revealed that the imported AVOCADO PULP used in these products contained the bacteria. The company has ceased the use of avocado from the supplier.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or destroy it. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-714-562-5000 ext 134, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT.
Contact:
Consumer Contact:
714-562-5000 ext. 134
Media Contact:
Dale Jabour
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 12, 2011 - Fresh Food Concepts, Inc. of Buena Park, CA is voluntarily recalling various Layer Dip products containing guacamole because the avocado 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.
The product was distributed nationwide and Canada through retail supermarkets and club stores.
The product can be identified as follows:
Product with expiration dates USE BY 09/24/11 and AFTER are made with avocado from a different source and are NOT involved in this recall. No other products made by Fresh Food Concepts are involved in this recall.
This recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the FDA which revealed that the imported AVOCADO PULP used in these products contained the bacteria. The company has ceased the use of avocado from the supplier.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or destroy it. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-714-562-5000 ext 134, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT.