A public health alert for Listeria in Little Hatch's ready to eat foods has been issued by the FDA. The FDA is advising consumers not to purchase or eat Little Hatch's ready to eat Jalapeño Cream Cheese, Queso, Spicy Queso, Roasted Chili Salsa Medium, and Roasted Chili Salsa Hot because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Those products were sold in 13.5 ounce or 14 ounce containers. The FDA confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 23 of 149 samples taken from processing, packaging, and storage areas at the manufacturing facility, including various food-contact surfaces. The alert is being issued because the agency is concerned with the firm's ongoing Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The bacteria can become established in a facility and and … [Read more...]
Little Hatches Jalapeno Cream Cheese Recall For Listeria Expanded
The recall of Little Hatches Jalapeno Cream Cheese for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination has been expanded to include two Little Hatch's Queso Dip products. The items were also sold in more locations too. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalled products include Little Hatches Jalapeno Cream Cheese with UPC number 63818396147, Little Hatches Queso Dip with UPC number 638183961496, and Little Hatches Spicy Queso Dip with UPC number 7051005091000. These products are in 13.5 ounce clear plastic packages. They were sold in Whole Foods in the Rocky Mountain Region, and the Denver metro area for Natural Grocers. You can see pictures of product labels at the FDA web site. The recall was issued after the FDA … [Read more...]
Little Hatches Jalapeno Cream Cheese Recalled For Possible Listeria
Interstate Food Products of Lakewood, Colorado is recalling Little Hatches Jalapeño Cream Cheese because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalled product is Little Hatches Jalapeno Cream Cheese that is packaged in 14 ounce containers. On the label the product name is Little Hatch's. The product is in a clear plastic package marked with the sell by date of 05/21 on the top of the container. The cream cheese was sold in six Whole Foods stores in the Denver, Colorado metro area. The UPC number printed on the product label is 63818396147. The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the FDA revealed the presence of Listeria … [Read more...]
