Flying Food Group's Lawrenceville, GA facility is recalling all USDA and FDA regulated products (sandwiches, parfaits, wraps, plates, and salads) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Listeria monocytogenes " href="http://www.livescience.com/35412-listeria-monocytogenes-heart-infections-110125.html"> 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 This recall is an expansion of one initiated on July 19th at USDA's request. The expanded recall includes products made for Core-mark Atlanta Division, Race Trac, and Starbucks. Core-mark Atlanta Division products were distributed to retail outlets in Alabama, Georgia and Florida. Starbucks products were only distributed to retail outlets in Alabama and Georgia. Race Trac products were distributed to retail outlets in Georgia only. The following are the list of additional FDA and USDA regulated products implicated in this recall:
Core-mark Atlanta Division (distributed in Alabama, Georgia, Florida):
Credit: FDA
- 8.5 ounce packages of Sano Very Berry Yogurt Parfait that have Enjoy By dates of 7/23 8/3
- 8.0 ounce packages of Sano Triple Cherry Yogurt Parfait that have Enjoy By dates of 7/23 8/3
- 6.4 ounce trays of F & L Café Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad that have Best Before dates of 7/23 8/3*
- 6.9 ounce trays of F&L Café Salad, Chef Salad that have Best Before dates of 7/23 8/3*
Race Trac (distributed in Georiga):
- 9.05 ounce packages of Turkey Quarter Pounder with Tomatoes that have Sell Thru dates of 7/17 -7/28
- 4.95 ounce packages of Egg Salad that have Sell Thru dates of 7/17-7/28
- 4.95 ounce packages of Chicken Salad that have Sell Thru dates of 7/17-7/28
- 7.8 ounce packages of Chicken Quarter Pounder that have Sell Thru dates of 7/17-7/28
- 7.38 ounce packages of Turkey Quarter Pounder that have Sell Thru dates of 7/17 7/28
- 8.8 ounce packages of Chicken Quarter Pounder with Tomatoes that have Sell Thru dates of 7/17-7/28
- 5.57 ounce packages of Tuna Salad that have Sell Thru dates of 7/17-7/28
- 9.75 ounce packages of Turkey Wrap that have Sell Thru dates of 7/17 7/28*
- 10.3 ounce packages of Chicken Caesar Salad that have Sell Thru dates of 7/17 7/28*
- 7.88 ounce packages of Chicken Caesar Wrap that have Sell Thru dates of 7/17 7/28*
- 9.8 ounce packages of Cobb Salad that have Sell Thru dates of 7/17-7/28*
Starbucks (distributed in Georgia and Alabama):
- 6.6 ounce packages of Egg Salad Sandwich that have Enjoy By dates of 7/15-7/26
- 5.9 ounce package of Chicken Chipotle that have Enjoy By dates of 7/15-7/26
- 7.5 ounce package of Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwich that have Enjoy By dates of 7/15-7/26
- 5.0 ounce package of Roma Tomato & Mozzarella that have Enjoy By dates of 7/15-7/26
- 6.4 ounce package of Turkey and Swiss Sandwich that have Enjoy By dates of 7/15-7/26
- 5.5 ounce package of Ham and Swiss that have Enjoy By dates of 7/15-7/26
- 8.1 ounce package of Dark Cherry Yogurt Parfait that have Enjoy By dates of 7/16-7/27
- 6.1 ounce package of Greek Yogurt & Honey Parfait that have Enjoy By dates of 7/16-7/27
- 8.3 ounce package of Sesame Noodles Bistro Box that have Enjoy By dates of 7/15 7/26
- 5.3 ounce package of Cheese & Fruit Bistro Box that have Enjoy By dates of 7/15-7/26
- 6.8 ounce package of Protein Bistro Box that have Enjoy By dates of 7/15-7/26
- 5.9 ounce package of Tuna Salad Plate Bistro Box that have Enjoy By dates of 7/15-7/26
- 5.1 ounce package of Hot Panini Roasted Tomato & Mozzarella that have Enjoy By dates of 7/15-7/26
- 6.1 ounce package of Hot Panini Roasted Vegetable that have Enjoy By dates of 7/15-7/26
- 6.1 ounce package of Hot Panini Chicken Santa Fe that have Enjoy By dates of 7/15-7/26
- 5.2 ounce package of Hot Panini Ham & Swiss that have Enjoy By' dates of 7/15-7/26
- 8.4 ounce package of Chipotle Chicken Wraps Bistro Box that have Enjoy By dates of 7/16-7/26*
- 6.3 ounce package of Chicken & Hummus Bistro Box that have Enjoy By dates of 7/16-7/26*
- 4.6 ounce package of Salumi & Cheese Bistro Box that have Enjoy By dates of 7/15-7/26*
- 7.3 ounce package of Chicken Lettuce Wraps Bistro Box that have Enjoy By dates of 7/15-7/26*
*These packages bear the USDA establishment number "P-34373" or EST. 34373 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Again, no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The potential for contamination was noted after sampling and testing conducted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in one of the products.
The production of all products at the Lawrenceville, GA facility has been voluntarily suspended pending a full investigation into the source of the problem.
Consumers who determine they have affected product should destroy that product or return it to the location where purchased for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company's representative, Ellen Pritsker at (312) 243-2122 ext. 127 during the hours of 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. Voice mail messages may also be left and will be returned. Emails may also be sent to epritsker@flyingfood.com.
