Sandwiches Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns

Two brands of sandwiches sold in Pennsylvania have been recalled because of a potential listeria risk, the federal Food & Drug Administration announced.

Lipari Foods has voluntarily recalled Premo Brand and Fresh Grab turkey and swiss submarine sandwiches produced and packaged by sister company JLM.

Listeria 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.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Lipari Foods began shipping the product July 19.

Don’t consume these products if you have purchased them. Discard the sandwiches or
Return them to the place of purchase.Consumers with questions should call Customer Service at 800-729- 3354 from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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