Minnesota Firm Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meat, Poultry and Sliced Apples

Reichel Foods issued the recall because of possible Listeria contamination. The products were distributed to convenience stores.

August 08, 2012

ROCHESTER, Minn. - Reichel Foods Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for a limited amount of Dippin?? Stix Sliced Apples and Caramel with Peanuts, Armour Active Packs Cheese Pizza Lunch Kits, Armour Active Packs Turkey & Cheese Wrap Lunch Kits, and Armour Active Packs Ham & Cheese Wrap Lunch Kits because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date. The product was distributed to retail and convenience stores throughout the United States, and all affected have been contacted.

The products subject to recall are:

  • 2.75 oz. single serve trays of Dippin?? Stix Apples & Caramel with Peanuts. The affected case code dates are 09/01/12, 09/02/12, and 09/03/12. The affected single-serve tray code dates are USE BY 01SEP2012, USE BY 02SEP2012, and USE BY 03SEP2012.
  • 5.6 oz. packages of Armour Active Packs Turkey & Cheese Wrap; Package Code 1026090112 or Case Code 27815-17994
  • 5.6 oz. packages of Armour Active Packs Ham & Cheese Wrap; Package Code 1026090112 or Case Code 27815-17995
  • 5.6 oz. packages of Armour Active Packs Cheese Pizza; Package Code 1026090112 or Case Code 27815-17996.

Reichel Foods stressed that this was an isolated incident and that the above products were the only items and code dates affected by the recall.

The problem was discovered through microbiological testing by Reichel Foods. "We have not received reports of illnesses due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider," read a statement on the company??s website.

Consumers who have purchased any products with the code dates listed above should dispose of this product immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Reichel Foods at (866) 372-2609 or continue checking the company website for any new information.

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