Rome Packing recalls Ocean's Catch RTE Crabmeat due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products with specific lot numbers and sell-by dates before May 2014 are affected. Consumers should avoid these items.
Product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Rome Packing is recalling Ocean's Catch ready-to-eat crabmeat because it was contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected products should not be consumed.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause severe infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with compromised immune systems. This contamination occurred in the crabmeat during production or handling.
Consumers who purchased Ocean's Catch RTE crabmeat with lot numbers 101366, 101507, or 101540 and a sell-by date before May 14, 2:14, or May 20, 2014, or May 21, 2014, respectively. Pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
Check the product label for lot numbers: 101366 (sell by date before May 14, 2014), 101507 (before May 20, 2014), or 101540 (before May 21, 2014). The product is a ready-to-eat crabmeat in a 6-ounce plastic container.
Discard any Ocean's Catch RTE crabmeat with lot numbers 101366, 101507, or 101540 that have a sell-by date before May 14, 2014, May 20, 2014, or May 21, 2014, respectively.
No, the recalled products are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and should not be consumed.
Discard the product immediately and do not use it. Contact Rome Packing for further assistance.
Yes, pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk from Listeria infection.
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Subject: Recall F-2079-2014 — Rome Packing Rome Packing Hello, I own a Rome Packing that is covered by recall F-2079-2014 from Rome Packing. 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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