New York-distributed deli salads and cream cheese have been recalled over possible Listeria contamination. Here's everything you need to know.
Here's what to know
The recall announced on September 4 applies to ready-to-eat deli salads and cream cheese products, Food Safety News reported. The affected items reached retailers and distributors in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and New York City through direct delivery.
New York residents should check prepared foods they bought or still have at home, as Bay Shore-based Made Fresh Salads Inc. has pulled products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
More background
The affected products include varieties such as potato salad, coleslaw, and black bean salad. The affected items carry expiration dates from September 3 through September 18, printed on the bottom left of the label.
Affected products were sold in 30-pound and 5-pound white plastic tubs, as well as half-size aluminum pans. The larger containers may carry either a Made Fresh Salads label or a Northside label, and some retailers may have transferred the products into deli-style containers or other store packaging, so the package appearance and coding may vary by purchase location.
What can be done?
Check refrigerators and purchased deli items for products that match the recall description, including smaller repacked containers from retail counters.
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If a salad or cream cheese product appears to match the recalled varieties or falls within the listed expiration window, do not eat it. If the packaging is unclear or missing key information, contact the store where you purchased it to confirm its origin.
Because some products may have been repacked, stores need to identify what was portioned out from affected containers and remove those items from shelves and deli cases.
Where can I learn more?
Here are some more stories on how problems with ready-to-eat items, from salads to sauces and dips, can spread through grocery stores and deli counters.
• Across the U.S., recalls surged past 57 million as Listeria, allergens, and plastic triggered alerts.
• Costco and Publix recalled over 4,000 cases of salad dressing and sauce over contamination concerns.
• King Harvest pulled hummus after plastic contamination raised concerns about refrigerated deli-style foods.
The reality is that contamination risks can touch a wide range of products sold through everyday grocery channels that could end up in your kitchen. Make sure to check recall notices.
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