Possibly Contaminated Biscuits: Company Issues Recall

The Kane County Health Department is warning residents of a biscuit recall, as they may be contaminated with Listeria monogytogenes.

Mary B's brand biscuits, under parent company Hom/Ade Foods, Inc., of Pensacola, Fla., may be contaminated and the company is voluntarily recalling the potentially dangerous product.

No illness due to this contamination has been reported, but the biscuits have been distributed throughout Illinois and other states. Click here for a full list of recalled products and their photos.

"Although these products are not ready-to-eat items and have baking instructions which, if followed, will reduce consumer risk, there remains some risk that the mishandling of this product prior to or without adequate baking may cause illness," the Kane County Health Department said.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can be potentially deadly to people with weakened immune systems, including young children, the frail and the elderly. Healthy individuals infected may suffer from high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, health officials said. It can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women.

The Kane County Health Department said in an email "Hom/Ade Foods Inc. has voluntarily recalled all affected products and is working with the FDA and supplier to fix the problem. Consumers are urged to return affected products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Customers or consumers with questions may call Hom/Ade Foods Inc. at 1-855-562-7773, Monday to Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time."

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