Taylor Farms Pacific Announces Precautionary Recall of Broccoli items with an Expiration Date(s) 2/7/11 to 3/7/11 due to a Possible Health Risk

Date of Recall

2011-02-28

Recall Details

- February 24, 2011 Tracy, California - Taylor Farms Pacific is voluntarily recalling the follow items with the specific product codes dates in a limited distribution showing Best if Used by from 2/7/11 to 3/7/11 out of an abundance of caution due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause foodborne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it. Symptoms of infection may include fever, muscle aches, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill. The illness primarily impacts pregnant women and adults with weakened immune systems.

PRODUCT NAME AND DESCRIPTION
TFarms, Snack Pot Penne Alfredo 8/10.75oz Tray	Raley's, Asian Pasta Toss 1/12oz Tray
Signature Cafe, Veggie Pleaser 4/23oz Tray sold at Safeway, Vons, Pavilions and Pak N' Save	Raleys, Yellow Curry Chicken Rice Bowl 17oz Tray
Signature Cafe, Veggie Pleaser 1/23oz Tray sold at Safeway, Vons, Pavilions and Pak N' Save	Raley's Veggie Blend 4/12 oz.
Raleys, Cheese Stuffed Shells W/Rustica Tomatoes Sauce 14oz	TFarms, Snack Pot Pasta Primavera 8/12oz Tray
Raleys, Grilled Chckn Breast W/Mashed Potatoes & Gravy 14oz	Raley's, Vegetable 1/3# Tray
Raleys, Broccoli Rice & Cheese 16oz Tray	Raley's, Vegetable & Dip Pre-made Impulse 1/28oz Tray
Raleys, Udon Pork Noodle Bowl 17oz Tray	Signature Cafe, Mediterranean Snacker Tray 4/34oz sold at Safeway, Vons, Pavilions and Pak N' Save
Raleys, Udon Chicken Noodle Bowl 17oz Tray	Signature Cafe, Mediterranean Snacker Tray 1/34oz sold at Safeway, Vons, Pavilions and Pak N' Save
Raleys, Family Grilled Chicken Penne Alfredo 37.5oz Tray	Raley's Vegetable Catering Kit

Only the above products are included in the recall in a limited distribution.

This precautionary recall is being conducted to reach retailers as well as consumers. Consumers should check their refrigerators for the above mentioned items with the code date from 2/7 to 3/7. If they have the product, they should not consume it, but rather immediately discard it. Retailers should immediately stop the sale of the affected products and check their inventories and store shelves to confirm that none of the product is mistakenly present or available for purchase by consumers or in warehouse inventories. Taylor Farms customer service representatives are already contacting retailers and are in the process of confirming that the recalled product is not in the stream of commerce. The cases were distributed by Taylor Farms to 6 states, including; CA, AZ, NV, OR, UT, WA. Distribution dates were
from February 7 to February 24.

The precautionary recall notification is being issued due a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes in a random sample collected and analyzed by the Washington Department of Agriculture. Taylor Farms is coordinating closely with regulatory officials. Immediately upon learning about the positive test result, Taylor Farms conducted a traceability assessment and a full review of its food safety documentation, all of which were found to be in compliance.

Retailers and Consumers with questions may call the Taylor Farms Response Center at 209-835-6300 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Pacific Time.

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