Atlantis Foods Recalls Salmon Spread and Chicken Salad Because of Possible Health Risk
Date of Recall
2003-12-09Recall Details
Lantana, FL -- December 9, 2003 -- Atlantis Foods, Lantana, Florida is recalling its 8 and 24 ounce plastic containers of "ATLANTIS" brand Salmon Spread and 24 ounce plastic containers of Chicken Salad with Almonds and Cranberries because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only 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.
The recalled Salmon Spread was distributed to BJ's Wholesale Club stores in New Castle, Delaware, 3 Publix distribution centers in Florida; Lakeland, Jacksonville, & Deerfield Beach and Dacula, Georgia. (Lot numbers are located on the bottom of container.)
- Salmon Spread (8 oz plastic container) Lot number 308-1
expiration date 01/08/2004 - Salmon Spread (24 oz plastic containers) Lot number 308-1
expiration date 01/08/2004 - Salmon Spread (8 oz plastic container) Lot number 324-1
expiration date 01/24/2004 - Salmon Spread (24 oz plastic container) Lot number 324-1
expiration date 01/24/2004
The recalled Chicken Salad with Almonds and Cranberries was distributed to Costco Distribution Center in Dacula, Georgia. (Lot numbers are located on the bottom of the container.)
- Chicken Salad with Almonds and Cranberries (24 ounce plastic container)
Lot number 325-3
expiration date 12/26/2003
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the company revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product lots.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled 8 and 24 ounce packages of Atlantis Foods Salmon Spread or Atlantis Foods 24 ounce Chicken with Almonds and Cranberries are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-888-584-6089.
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