Dakota Tom’s Sandwiches of Corsica, SD, is recalling Pepperjack Cheeseburger, Bacon Cheeseburger and The Gambler sandwiches because the burger patties are included in a recall from an outside supplier, BrucePac. The BrucePac recall is because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The sandwiches were distributed in grocery stores, convenience stores and other retailers in the South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Wyoming.
Consumers should look for the following UPC numbers on the sandwiches: Pepper Jack Cheeseburger UPC 737296806008; The Gambler UPC 737296601788; and Bacon Cheeseburger UPC 3729680300. The sandwiches have best-by dates ranging from Sept. 1 through Nov.
23. As of the posting of the recall notice, no confirmed illnesses had been reported to the company. About Listeria infections Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections.
Anyone who has eaten any recalledproducts and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure. Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness.
