Gordon Food Service is recalling Lamb’s Supreme brand Shredded IQF Hash Browns because of Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia, Canada, according to the recall notice posted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalled products:
| Brand | Product | Size | Codes | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb’s Supreme | Shredded IQF Hash Browns | 18 lb (6/3 lb) | 616003312331 616004082331 616004112331 616004282331 616004262331 616004272331 616005122331 616005112331 616005212331 616006272331 616007162331 616008072331 616008082331 616008092331 616008242331 616008232331 616008262331 616008212331 616008282331 616011082331 616011162331 616012192331 616012202331 616012172331 616001142431 616001162431 616001172431 616002022431 616002032431 616001312431 616002062431 616002042431 616002012431 616002052431 616002282431 616002222431 616002232431 616002242431 616002212431 616002252431 616002262431 616001182431 616001192431 616002272431 616003012431 |
Consumers and retailers, including hotels and restaurants, should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.
About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled products and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.
Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.
Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, and other complications. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
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