Flying Foods Expands Listeria Recall

Flying Food Group’s of Lawrenceville, Georgia is recalling all of its U.S. Department of Agriculture- (USDA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration- (FDA) regulated products, including sandwiches, parfaits, wraps, plates, and salads, over concerns the products have been contaminated with the dangerous and sometimes deadly Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

No illnesses have been reported, to date, in connection with this problem; however, it is important to note that this foodborne illness can take some time to manifest symptoms after ingestion of the contaminated food. The potential contamination was discovered during sampling and testing conducted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The production of all products at the Lawrenceville facility has been voluntarily suspended pending a full investigation into the source of the problem.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people may suffer short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea; Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women

This recall expands a July 19th recall that was implemented at the request of the USDA and, now, includes products made for Core-mark Atlanta Division, Race Trac, and Starbucks. Core-mark Atlanta Division products were distributed to retail outlets in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida; Starbucks products were distributed to retail outlets in Alabama and Georgia. Race Trac products were distributed to retail outlets in Georgia. Following is the breakdown of additional recalled products:

Core-mark Atlanta Division (distributed in Alabama, Georgia, Florida):
• Sano Very Berry Yogurt Parfait: 8.5 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/23-8/3
• Sano Triple Cherry Yogurt Parfait: 8.0 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/23-8/3
• F & L Café Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad: 6.4 ounce tray; Best Before 7/23-8/3*
• F&L Café Salad, Chef Salad; 6.9 ounce trays; Best Before 7/23-8/3*

Race Trac (distributed in Georgia):
• Turkey Quarter Pounder with Tomatoes: 9.05 ounce package; Sell Thru 7/17-7/28
• Egg Salad: 4.95 ounce package; Sell Thru 7/17-7/28
• Chicken Salad: 4.95 ounce package; Sell Thru 7/17-7/28
• Chicken Quarter Pounder: 7.8 ounce package; Sell Thru 7/17-7/28
• Chicken Quarter Pounder with Tomatoes: 8.8 ounce package; Sell Thru 7/17-7/28
• Turkey Quarter Pounder: 7.38 ounce package; Sell Thru 7/17-7/28
• Jumbo BBQ Pork Sandwich: 8.4 ounce package; Sell Thru 7/17-7/28
• Ham Quarter Pounder: 7.38 ounce package; Sell Thru 7/17-7/28
• Ham Quarter Pounder with Tomatoes: 9.05 ounce package; Sell Thru 7/17-7/28
• American Sub: 10.17 ounce package; Sell Thru 7/17-7/28
• Tuna Salad: 5.57 ounce package; Sell Thru 7/17-7/28
• Turkey Wrap: 9.75 ounce package; Sell Thru 7/17-7/28*
• Chicken Caesar Salad: 10.3 ounce package; Sell Thru 7/17-7/28*
• Chicken Caesar Wrap: 7.88 ounce package; Sell Thru 7/17-7/28*
• Cobb Salad: 9.8 ounce package; Sell Thru 7/17-7/28*

Starbucks (distributed in Georgia and Alabama):
• Egg Salad Sandwich: 6.6 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/15-7/26
• Chicken Chipotle; 5.9 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/15-7/26
• Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwich; 7.5 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/15-7/26
• Roma Tomato & Mozzarella: 5.0 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/15-7/26
• Turkey and Swiss Sandwich: 6.4 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/15-7/26
• Ham and Swiss: 5.5 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/15-7/26
• Strawberry and Blueberry Yogurt Parfait: 8.1 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/16-7/27
• Dark Cherry Yogurt Parfait: 8.1 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/16-7/27
• Greek Yogurt & Honey Parfait: 6.1 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/16-7/27
• Sesame Noodles Bistro Box: 8.3 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/15-7/26
• Cheese & Fruit Bistro Box: 5.3 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/15-7/26
• Protein Bistro Box: 6.8 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/15-7/26
• Tuna Salad Plate Bistro Box: 5.9 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/15-7/26
• Hot Panini Roasted Tomato & Mozzarella: 5.1 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/15-7/26
• Hot Panini Roasted Vegetable: 6.1 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/15-7/26
• Hot Panini Chicken Santa Fe: 6.1 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/15-7/26
• Hot Panini Ham & Swiss: 5.2 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/15-7/26
• Chipotle Chicken Wraps Bistro Box: 8.4 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/16-7/26*
• Chicken & Hummus Bistro Box: 6.3 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/16-7/26*
• Salami & Cheese Bistro Box: 4.6 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/15-7/26*
• Chicken Lettuce Wraps Bistro Box: 7.3 ounce package; Enjoy By 7/15-7/26*

* These packages bear the USDA establishment number “P-34373” or EST. 34373 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Consumers with the affected product should destroy that product or return it to the location where purchased for a full refund. Ellen Pritsker of Flying Food Group can be reached at 1.312.243.2122 ext. 127 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Voice mail messages may left and emails may be sent to epritsker@flyingfood.com.