The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert because of concerns that ready-to-eat (RTE) salads and wraps with meat and poultry may contain contaminated lettuce, specifically deer feces.
The problem was discovered when an FSIS-regulated establishment notified FSIS that its supplier of FDA-regulated lettuce is conducting a recall because the lettuce may be contaminated with deer feces.
FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed.
The RTE salad and wrap products were produced on Aug. 1, 2023, and Aug. 2, 2023.
The products were shipped to retail locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The products subject to public health alert:
- 8.65-oz. plastic film packages containing “Chicken Caesar Wrap FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot code 21323 and 21423 and Sell by dates of 8/9/2023 and 8/10/2023.
- 7.2-oz. plastic film packages containing “Chicken Caesar Wrap FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot code 21323 and Fresh Thru date of 8/10/2023.
- 8.5-oz. plastic clam shell packages containing “Chicken Caesar Salad FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot code 21323 and Fresh Thru date of 8/9/2023.
- 8.55-oz. plastic clam shell packages containing “Chef Salad FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot codes 21323 and 21423 and Sell by dates of 8/9/2023 and 8/10/2023.
- 5.85-oz. plastic clam shell packages containing “Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Salad FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot codes 21323 and 21423 and Sell by dates of 8/9/2023 and 8/10/2023.
The products bear the establishment number “P-45091” or “Est. 45091” on the front label.
As of the posting of this alert, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
Food products exposed to filth, like animal feces, can make you or your family members sick. Deer feces can carry dangerous pathogens in their waste.
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