Amy's Kitchen Inc. is voluntarily recalling a variety of frozen meals due to a possible Listeria contamination.
The manufacturers are recalling 73,897 cases of select code dates and manufacturing codes of products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported. The recall was prompted by a notice from one of Amy's organic spinach suppliers that the produce could contain the organism Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria can cause serious infections that can be fatal to individuals such as young children, elderly people, or those with weakened immune systems. The infections is characterized by symptoms such as "high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea." Listeria can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women.
There have not been any reported illnesses so far, but Amy's Kitchen is recalling the products as an act of caution based on the recall noticed they received from their supplier. The products were distributed to stores across the United States and Canada.
"Amy's Kitchen has notified its distributors and retailers and is taking this voluntary action as a precautionary measure. This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration," Amy's Kitchen stated.
Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled products are urges to dispose of them or return them to the store immediately for an exchange or full refund. Consumers may also call Amy's at (707) 781-7535 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. P.D.T.
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is also recalling Wegmans Organic Food You Feel Good About Just Picked Frozen Spinach, 12 oz. as a result of the infection. The recalled products are those mareked with BEST USED BY JAN 26 2017 50265 and BEST USED BY FEB 02 2017 50335. Consumers with questions may contact Wegmans consumer affairs department toll free at 1-855-934-3663 Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. E.S.T.
SEE LIST OF RECALLED PRODUCTS HERE.
