Taylor Farms is recalling 10 oz packages of Hearts of Romaine lettuce for possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenses. The compnay, based in Salinas, Cailif., is recalling 110 cases of the bagged salad greens distributed in Florida and California with the expiration date of December 13, 2012.
The recall has been issued because a single, finished package tested for Listeria monocytogenes in random sample testing conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). No other Taylor Farms products are included in this recall.
No illnesses have been reported in association with this recall. But, Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious, sometimes fatal infections in young children, seniors and those with weakened immune systems. Although pregnant women may only experience mild, flu-like symptoms with a Listeria infection, it can cause miscarriages and stillbirths . Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Symptoms of Listeria infection can take as long as two months after exposure to appear.
The UPC number for the recalled 10 oz bags of Taylor Farms hearts of romaine is: 0 30223 04032 3. The package code is TFRS332A09. T
