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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0063-2020/FDA enforcement
Mrs. Stratton's Salads, INC·Food·Sep 30, 2019

Tuna Salad Under the Following Brand Names: Ballards Farm Barboursville, Wv 25504

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Potential contamination from Listeria monocytogenes.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAL, FL, GA, IL +12 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameMrs. Stratton's Salads, INC
Recalling firmMrs. Stratton's Salads, INCBirmingham, AL, United States
UPC / barcodes
07 601000 02931 208 685403 53681 207 521710 02941 207 754100 60511 1
Lot / date codes
  • BALLARDS FARM TUNA SALAD: SEP 30 - NOV 27, Item 14060 LAURA LYNN TUNA SALAD: SEP 30 - NOV 12, Item 914047 MRS STRATTON S TUNA SALAD: SEP 30 - NOV 12, Item 29 STAR TUNA SALAD: SEP 30 - NOV 12, Item 900010
Distribution area
ALFLGAILINKYMIMSNCNYOHPASCTNVAWV

Product was shipped to the following states: AL, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MS, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, & WV.

United States

Quantity affected27, 787 containers of various sizes.
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 30, 2019
FDA recall numberF-0063-2020

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Mrs. Stratton's Salads, INC initiated this food recall on September 30, 2019. The FDA enforcement report states: Potential contamination from Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was shipped to the following states: AL, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MS, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, & WV.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Potential contamination from Listeria monocytogenes.

Tuna Salad Under the Following Brand Names: Ballards Farm Barboursville, Wv 25504 was made or distributed by Mrs. Stratton's Salads, INC in Birmingham, AL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0063-2020, dated October 30, 2019.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Listeria monocytogenes

Symptoms to watch for

Fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea may occur. Severe infection can cause headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions.

When symptoms may appear

Symptoms can begin within a few days, but can take up to several weeks to appear.

Higher-risk groups

Pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and immunocompromised people are at the highest risk of severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Tuna Salad Under the Following Brand Names: Ballards Farm Barboursville, Wv 25504 recall?

Mrs. Stratton's Salads, INC recalled Tuna Salad Under the Following Brand Names: Ballards Farm Barboursville, Wv 25504 in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0063-2020. Potential contamination from Listeria monocytogenes.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Mrs. Stratton's Salads, INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0063-2020. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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