The grocery chain recalls the tuna salad because of contamination by Listeria Monocytogenes
The Jewel Osco stores in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa remember items containing a tuna salad provided by fine foods to reserve due to a possible contamination by Listeria Monocytogenes.
This action follows a reminder initiated by the fine food of reser due to a possible contamination by Listeria Monocytogenes in the breadcrumbs used as an ingredient in their tuna salad. To see the labels of the products recalled, click here.
Consumers who bought these items are invited not to consume these products and eliminate them or make items in their local store for a full refund. The FDA recommends in these cases that anyone who has purchased or received products recalled to use additional vigilance in cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and containers that can be in contact with these products to reduce the risk of cross -contamination. Listeria Monocytogenes can survive refrigerated temperatures and can easily spread to other foods and surfaces.
There was no report of injuries or undesirable effects due to the consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness must contact a health care provider.
Articles containing tuna salad were available for purchase from Jewel Osco in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.
Consumers with questions must contact the customer service center for Albertsons companies at 877-723-3929.
On Listeria infections
Foods contaminated by Listeria Monocytogenes may not seem spoiled but can always cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. Anyone who has eaten one of the products recalled and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should request medical treatment and talk to their doctors of the possible exposure to Listeria.
In addition, anyone who has eaten one of the recalled products should be monitored for symptoms in the coming weeks, as it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for listeriosis symptoms.
Symptoms of Listeria infection may include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle pain, severe headache and stiff neck. Specific laboratory tests are necessary to diagnose Listeria infections, which can imitate other diseases.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children and people such as cancer patients who weaken immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, fatal infections, other complications and death. Although infected pregnant women can only feel light and pseudo-grapple symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, newborns or even mortinity infection.
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