15,000 Pounds of Wraps Recalled for Listeria

Reichel Foods, a Rochester, Minnesota establishment, is recalling approximately 15,880 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Sunday.

The products subject to recall include:

-5.6 oz. packages of “Armour Active Packs Turkey & Cheese Wrap” Package Code 1026090112 or Case Code 27815-17994

-5.6 oz. packages of “Armour Active Packs Ham & Cheese Wrap” Package Code 1026090112 or Case Code 27815-17995

All the products were produced between July 23, 2012, and July 26, 2012, and have a “sell by” date through Sept. 1, 2012. The packages bear the establishment number “P-19941″ or “Est. 19941″ inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The products were shipped to distribution centers in Indiana, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

The problem was discovered by the establishment, through microbiological testing by a third party.

FSIS and the company have not received reports of illnesses due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

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