Enchiladas recalled due to Listeria contamination

Amy’s Kitchen Inc. of Petaluma, CA is recalling Amy’s Kitchen Enchilada Verde Whole Meal due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on March 21, 2024 and is still ongoing.

The recalled products were distributed in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, teriaOregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.

Recalled product:

Amy’s Kitchen Enchilada Verde Whole Meal 10 oz. 12 hp Article no. 000085

• Product quantity: 8,563 boxes
• Lot no. 60D2522, Lot no. 60H2222, Lot no. 60J2622
• Best before: 04/2024, 8/2024, 10/2024

Consumers should not use this product. Recalled products should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell putrid, but it can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten a recalled product and developed symptoms of a Listeria infection should seek medical attention and tell their doctor about possible Listeria exposure.

Also, anyone who has eaten recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms in the coming weeks, as it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.

Symptoms of a Listeria infection may include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headaches, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are needed to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other diseases.

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children and people such as cancer patients with weakened immune systems are at particular risk for serious illness, life-threatening infections and other complications. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to preterm labor, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

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