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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT

Lipari Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Premo Brand Turkey & Cheese Wedge Sandwiches Because of Possible Health Risk

This recall has been completed and FDA has terminated this recall.

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Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Prepared Food
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:
Lipari Foods, LLC
Brand Name:
Brand Name(s)
Premo Brand
Product Description:
Product Description
Turkey and Cheese Wedge Sandwiches

Company Announcement

Lipari Foods, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of Premo Brand turkey and cheese wedge sandwiches produced and packaged by sister company JLM due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is 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 products were produced on August 8, 2018 and distributed to food service and retail stores throughout Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Wisconsin and West Virginia.

Brand

Product

Lipari Product #

Weight

Enjoy By Date

Lot #

UPC
Premo Brand Turkey & Cheese Wedge 915516 5 OZ 08/31/2018 08201808 612510002018

Products were distributed under the following brand names: Premo Brand. The affected products can be identified by:

This was brought to our attention by JLM after additional environmental testing initiated by the Food and Drug Administration following a previous recall returned positive test results for potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. JLM employs a rigorous quality and testing program; however, despite the quality of their programs, they are initiating this recall out of an abundance of caution. We are working closely with JLM and the FDA to understand the cause of the situation and ensure that all affected product has been pulled from commerce.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Lipari Foods began shipping the product on August 9, 2018.

Consumers who have purchased these recalled products should not consume them. Consumers should discard the products or return them to the point of purchase. Consumers with questions should call Customer Service at 800-729- 3354, 8:15 am – 4:30 pm, EST, Monday through Friday.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Customer Service
800-729- 3354
Media:
Michelle Voss
586-447-3500 ext. 9619
Michelle_Voss@liparifoods.com

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  • Picture of Premo Brand Turkey and Cheese Wedge Sandwiches
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