Gilbert Foods INC. initiated this food recall on June 22, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Gilbert Foods Inc. t/a Hearn-Kirkwood is initiating a voluntary recall of Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad . The co-packer of the product, Marys Harvest Fresh Foods , notified us that the peas that were used in Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad are a part of National Frozen Foods Corporations voluntary recall. Because potentially contaminated peas were used in the Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad , there is the risk that the entire container of Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. 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. There have been no reported illnesses or complaints attributed to the recalled items to date.Product is shipped directly to the consumer through Amazon Fresh. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was distributed through Amazon Fresh in the Bellevue, Washington area. Shelf life of the product is 7 days and the last affected lot expires on 06/20/16. There is an estimate of less than 2 edible cases of product left out in the public. This is based upon the expiration date of the last lot produced. The last lot produced had an expiration date of 06/20/16. Product is shipped directly to the consumers home. There are no government or military accounts associated with this product. This product had one direct account by way of Amazon Fresh. Amazon Fresh phone number is (866) 380-0525.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Gilbert Foods Inc. t/a Hearn-Kirkwood is initiating a voluntary recall of Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad . The co-packer of the product, Marys Harvest Fresh Foods , notified us that the peas that were used in Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad are a part of National Frozen Foods Corporations voluntary recall. Because potentially contaminated peas were used in the Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad , there is the risk that the entire container of Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. 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. There have been no reported illnesses or complaints attributed to the recalled items to date.Product is shipped directly to the consumer through Amazon Fresh.
Brand Name: Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad NET Weight: 6 OZ was made or distributed by Gilbert Foods INC. in Hanover, MD, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2274-2016, dated September 28, 2016.