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FDA Announcement

Meijer, together with Mann Packing Co., as a part of a multi-state recall as a result of potential danger of Listeria monocytogenes, is saying a voluntary recall of choose vegetable trays in varied weights starting from 7 oz. to 2 lbs. and broccoli florets served on salad bars at two shops.

Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which may trigger critical and typically deadly infections in younger kids, frail or aged folks, and others with weakened immune methods. Though wholesome people could endure solely short-term signs corresponding to excessive fever, extreme headache, stiffness, nausea, stomach ache and diarrhea, Listeria an infection could cause miscarriages and stillbirths amongst pregnant girls.

The multi-state recall entails product probably bought between Sept. 25, 2019 and Nov. 4, 2019 in all Meijer shops in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. Moreover, two affected Meijer areas with salad bars contain purchases with broccoli florets made between Oct. 1, 2019 and Oct. 30, 2019 on the Knapps Nook and Rockford Meijer shops within the Grand Rapids, Mich. space.There have been no sicknesses reported to this point.

Meijer is recalling the next merchandise beneath the Meijer model label with the next sell-by dates:

Mann Packing Co. issued the preliminary recall, in cooperation with the U.S. Meals & Drug Administration, out of an abundance of warning to its prospects. Meijer used the elements within the affected merchandise originated from Mann Packing Co.

Customers who’ve bought this product ought to throw it away or return the product to the closest Meijer retailer for a full refund. Customers with questions relating to this recall ought to contact Meijer at 800-543-3704, obtainable 24 hours a day, seven days per week. Customers with questions or issues about their well being ought to contact their doctor.

About Meijer: Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates greater than 245 supercenters all through Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated firm since 1934, Meijer pioneered the “one-stop buying” idea and has advanced via the years to incorporate expanded contemporary produce and meat departments, in addition to pharmacies, complete attire departments, backyard facilities and electronics choices. For extra data on Meijer, please go to www.meijer.com. Observe Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer and @twitter.com/MeijerPR or change into a fan at www.facebook.com/meijer.

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