Bell & Evans Gluten Free Breaded Chicken products recalled by Murry’s Inc. of Lebanon, Pa. for Staphylococcal enterotoxin were sold at Publix stores. Publix shoppers should check their frezerers and discard products included in the recall.
Staphylococcal food poisoning occurs when foods contaminated with toxin-producing Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are consumed. Symptoms, which include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea, can appear within as little as 30 minutes of exposure and last one to three days.
The recalled products include 12-oz. boxes of “Bell & Evans Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets,” and 10.5-oz. boxes of “Bell & Evans Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breast,” with a “best by” date of August 9, 2015 and the establishment number “P-516” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) recommends the following tips to prevent contamination from Staphylococcal bacteria: keep kitchens and food-serving areas clean and sanitized. Wash hands and fingernails with soap and water before handling or preparing food. Do not prepare food if you have an open sore or wound on your hands or an infection in your nose or eyes. Keep foods at safe temperatures. Hot foods should be kept at 140°F or above and cold foods should be kept at 40°F or below to prevent bacterial growth.
Neither FSIS nor the company have received reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products at the time of the recall. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
