Jewel Osco recalls tuna salad items over listeria concerns

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Sara Brenner, M.D., M.P.H., Principal Deputy Commissioner | U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Jewel Osco recalls tuna salad items over listeria concerns

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Jewel Osco stores in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa are recalling certain items containing tuna salad from Reser’s Fine Foods. This decision comes after a recall by Reser’s Fine Foods due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination in the breadcrumbs used in their tuna salad.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause severe infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. While healthy individuals might experience only short-term symptoms like fever and nausea, it can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Consumers are advised not to consume these products. They should dispose of them or return them to the store for a refund. The FDA advises cleaning any surfaces that may have come into contact with these products to prevent cross-contamination. Listeria can survive in refrigerated temperatures and spread easily.

No injuries or adverse reactions have been reported so far. Concerned individuals should contact a healthcare provider.

The affected items were sold at Jewel Osco locations in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa. For questions, consumers can reach Albertsons Companies’ Customer Service Center at 1-877-723-3929 during business hours.

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