The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for Kowalski’s, Amazon, and Crazy Fresh entrees recalled for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. They contain ingredients recalled by Mann Packing Co. in October 2019. There have been no report of adverse reactions or illness associated with the consumption of these products.
The entrees recalled for Listeria include:
- 12 ounce sealed plastic trays containing “CRAZY FRESH Quick & Easy Broccoli Cheddar with Bacon” with sell by dates of 10/13/19 – 11/08/19 represented on the label.
- 12 ounce sealed plastic trays containing “KOWALSKI’S Quick & Easy Broccoli Cheddar with Bacon” with sell by dates of 10/13/19 – 11/08/19 represented on the label.
- 12 ounce sealed plastic trays containing “quick & easy Meals Quick & Easy Broccoli Cheddar with Bacon” with sell by dates of 10/13/19 – 11/08/19 represented on the label.
- 15.8 ounce clear plastic clamshell packages containing “BUTTER CHICKEN amazon go Butter Chicken with Turmeric Rice” with best by dates through November 6, 2019 represented on the label.
- 13.05 ounce plastic clamshell packages containing “BROCCOLI CRUNCH POWER BOWL amazon go BROCCOLI CRUNCH POWER BOWL WITH CHICKEN” with best by dates through November 6, 2019 represented on the label.
FSIS is concerned that some of these products may be in consumers’ refrigerators. If you purchased any of these products, do not eat them. Throw them away in a sealed container in a secure garbage can, or take them back to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Clean out your fridge with a mild bleach solution after you discard these products. Wash your hands with soap and water after handling the foods and after cleaning.
Symptoms of listeriosis may not occur for up to 70 days. Those symptoms include stiff neck, muscle aches, severe headache, high fever, and diarrhea. Pregnant women can suffer premature labor, miscarriage, and stillbirth if they contract this infection, which may just seem like the flu. If you do feel sick, see your doctor and inform her about this recall.
