Multiple sandwich products are being recalled by Indiana-based CIBUS Fresh following concerns that the items harbor pathogens, posing a health risk to consumers. The three products recalled by CIBUS are CF/ Autumn Turkey Sandwich 9.65oz (with item code 79616, UPC code 00810028251915, and expiry dates from Nov.
2–9); J&O Autumn Turkey Sandwich 9.65oz (with item code 79615, UPC code 00810028251915, and expiry dates from Nov. 2–9), and S&S Autumn Turkey Sandwich 9.
65oz (with item code 84408, UPC code 00810028251915, and expiry dates from Nov. 3–9). “Use or consumption of products contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems,” the announcement said.
“Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.” CIBUS advised customers who have already purchased the recalled items to avoid consuming them. Instead, they should be disposed of or returned for a full refund.
The company said no other CIBUS Fresh products were affected by the withdrawal. It has stopped the production and distribution of all products containing the affected ingredients. The recall followed several listeria-related product withdrawals over the past weeks.
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