Reser’s Fine Foods of Topeka is expanding again its recall for potential Listeria contamination of chicken, ham and beef products to include all products produced between Oct. 10 and Oct. 25, 2013. This recall is in addition to an Oct. 26, 2013 recall expansion to include product produced between Sept. 5 and Oct. 9, 2013 and the initial recall of 22,800 pounds of product recalled on Oct. 22, 2013.
These products are being recalled in conjunction with other foods regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A full list of products being recalled in this expansion can be found on FDA’s website here. Products regulated by FSIS bear the establishment number “EST. 13520” or “P-13520” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Only products made at the Topeka, Kansas salad facility, designated by the plant code #20 after the code date “Use By Nov 03 13 #20” are affected by this recall. No other Reser’s facilities are involved in this action.
The products were distributed nationwide and sold at a number of stores. A retail distribution list is available here. Search this site for secondary recalls associated with these products
No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. But consumers who have purchased these products should not eat them as Listeria can cause serious illnesses and death. Pregnant women are at special risk as Listeria can can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth and birth defects.
