Lipari foods is issuing a voluntary recall of Premo Brand Turkey & Cheese Wedge Sandwiches for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. These sandwiches were produced and packaged by their sister company JLM. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall and problem.
The sandwiches were produced on August 8, 2018, and were distributed to food service and retail stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Wisconsin and West Virginia. The recalled product is Premo Brand Turkey & Cheese Wedge Sandwiches in 5 ounce packages. The “enjoy by” date on the product is 08/31/2018 and the Lipari Product Number is 915516. The lot number on the product is 08201808 and the UPC number is 612510002018.
Environmental testing at JLM initiated by the FDA returned positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes. Another recall prompted the FDA to conduct this testing.
If you bought this sandwich, don’t eat it. Discard the sandwich after wrapping it in foil or plastic wrap, in a secure garbage can. You can also take the sandwich back to the store where you bought it for a refund.
It’s a good idea to clean your fridge with a mild bleach solution to kill any bacteria. Listeria monocytogenes can grow at temperatures below 40°F. Freezing doesn’t kill this pathogen. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling this product and after cleaning.
If you ate this sandwich, you must monitor yourself for the symptoms of listeriosis for the next 70 days. Symptoms include high fever, stiff neck, muscle aches, severe headache, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Pregnant women can suffer miscarriage or stillbirth if they get sick with this infection, although their illness is usually quite mild. If you do feel ill, see your doctor.
