St. Paul distributor recalls 33 pounds of potentially contaminated salads and wraps

A St. Paul distributor is recalling 33 pounds of potentially contaminated ready-to-eat meat and poultry salads and wrap products.

According to a release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS), 33 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry salads and wrap products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause Listeriosis.

The products recalled were produced and packaged on Feb. 23 and list a sell-by date of Feb. 28. The following products are subject to recall:

  • 9-oz. plastic container of "COBB SALAD" on the product label.
  • 10-oz. plastic container of "Because life is delicious. tastebuds Bacon Lettuce Avocado Tomato Wrap" on the label.
  • 10-oz. plastic container of "Because life is delicious. tastebuds Turkey Ranch Club Wrap" on the label.
  • 10-oz. plastic container of "Because life is delicious. tastebuds Chicken Caesar Wrap" on the label.
  • 12-oz. plastic container of "Because life is delicious. tastebuds Southwest Style Chicken Salad" on the label.
  • 12-oz. plastic container of "Southwest Style Chicken Salad" on the label.

These products all bear establishment number "EST. 38450" inside the USDA mark of inspection. Products were shipped to retail locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

While there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products, Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions, sometimes preceded by gastrointestinal symptoms.

People who have purchased these products are asked to either throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.