Creative Snacks Co. recalls bulk and cup versions of Hold the Salt! due to potential Listeria Monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check UPCs and follow official recall instructions.
Potential presence of Listeria Monocytogenes
Creative Snacks is recalling their Hold the Salt! bulk and cup products because they may contain Listeria Monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious foodborne illness. This recall affects consumers who have purchased these products and requires them to stop using them to avoid potential health risks.
Listeria Monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause severe food poisoning, especially in vulnerable populations like pregnant women, newborns, and those with compromised immune systems. It can lead to symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, and in severe cases, miscarriage or stillbirth.
Anyone who owns or uses Creative Snacks Hold the Salt! products, particularly those with weakened immune systems or pregnant individuals, are at higher risk of infection.
Check for the following UPCs: 816512011201 (10 lb. bulk), 816512011034 (8.5 oz. cup), 1296041516 (10 lb. bulk), or 2934041916 (8.5 oz. cup).
Discard any Creative Snacks Hold the Salt! products with the listed UPCs to avoid potential Listeria Monocytogenes exposure.
Creative Snacks Hold the Salt! 10 lb. bulk (UPC 816512011201), 8.5 oz. cup (UPC 816512011034), and other variants with the listed UPCs.
Check the UPC on your product: 816512011201, 816512011034, 1296041516, or 2934041916.
The recall does not specify a remedy beyond discarding affected products. Consumers should stop using and discard the products.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Creative Snacks to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1868-2016 — Creative Snacks Creative Snacks Hello, I own a Creative Snacks that is covered by recall F-1868-2016 from Creative Snacks. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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