Haig’s Delicacies of Hayward, CA is recalling 342 cases of Taboule Salad because it may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. This product was distributed in California through retail stores. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The Taboule salad was packaged in a 10 ounce plastic tub with UPC number 7-08756-77055-9, as well as a 3-unit multi pack with UPC number 7-08756-37055-1, and a 6-pound bulk foodservice bag with UPC number 7-08756-77077-1. The lot number is 17298 and the products have an expiration date of 11/16/17. Routine testing by the company found the presence of E. coli O157:H7.
If you purchased this Haig’s Delicacies product, do not eat it. Throw it away in a sealed container or a double bagged package, or take it back to the place of purchase for a full refund. Wash your hands well with soap and water after handling this product. Clean out your refrigerator too with a mild beach solution to kill any remaining bacteria.
The symptoms of an E. coli infection can include serious diarrhea that is often bloody and/or watery, painful abdominal cramps, and a mild fever. People usually get sick within 3 or 4 days after eating food or drinking beverages contaminated with the pathogenic bacteria.
Most people do recover from this infection, but some, especially young children and the elderly, can develop a condition called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) that can cause kidney failure. If you ate this product and have developed these symptoms, see a doctor. Proper treatment of an E. coli infection does not include antibiotics, since that can increase the chance of HUS development.
