Almost three dozen varieties of sandwiches, some sold at airports, are being recalled because the manufacturer found Listeria monocytogenes on surfaces where the products were being made.
“The products were distributed between March 3 and March 5, and packaged in clear plastic wedges and paper bags. The products were sold at distributors located at the Charlotte Douglas Airport and via vending machines and micro markets located in business locations in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia,” according to a recall notice today from MG Foods of Charlotte, NC.
The recall impacts 34 varieties of sandwiches packaged under two brands, MG Foods and Fresh To You.
“On March 2 during routine environmental testing the company detected the presence of Listeria on surface areas where the recalled products were produced,” according to the company’s notice, which was posted by the Food and Drug Administration.
No illnesses had been reported in relation to the recalled products as of the posting of the recall notice today. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to discard any remaining products. The public may contact MG Foods at 855-424-8390 for any questions related to this recall or to request a full refund.
Products recalled at the Charlotte Douglas Airport are:
| PRODUCT | SIZE | UPC | CONTAINER | USE BY DATES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Foods Combo Half & Half | 6.82 oz | 1 00000 50069 9 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| MG Foods Turkey & Cheddar BLT | 6.9 oz | 1 00000 50068 2 | Plastic Wedge | 3/7/2021 |
| MG Foods Turkey & Swiss Croissant | 7.5 oz | 1 00000 50011 8 | Brown Bag | 3/7/2021 |
Products recalled in vending machines and micro markets located in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia are:
| PRODUCT | SIZE | UPC | CONTAINER | USE BY DATES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh to You Club on Toast | 10.3 oz | MGF0930 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Club Panini | 8.50 oz | MGF9844 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Club Sub | 9.14 oz | C0932 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Club Sub | 9.14 oz | MGF9100 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Deluxe Triple Decker Club | 12.17 oz | MGF9719 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Ham & Turkey Combo | 5.85 oz | MGF3054 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Ham & Turkey Combo on 12 Grain | 7.20 oz | MGF6011 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Jumbo Turkey & Cheese Sub | 6.74 oz | MGF1002 | Plastic Wrap | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Market Club | 11.85 oz | MGF9800 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Market Ham & Turkey Combo | 5.85 oz | MGF23054 | Plastic Wrap | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Market Shaved Turkey & Cheese | 4.55 oz | MGF25571 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Shaved Turkey & Cheese | 4.55 oz | MGF5571 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Baby Swiss on a Honey Brown Roll | 9.42 oz | MGF9703 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Cheddar Club | 10.02 oz | MGF9710 | Plastic Wedge | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Cheese Cut | 6.56 oz | MGF0596 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Cheese Hoagie | 6.35 oz | MGF0597 | Plastic Wrap | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli on Pita | 8.29 oz | MGF9806 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Swiss on a Kaiser Roll | 8.1 oz | MGF9712 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Swiss on a Wheat Roll | 5.22 oz | MGF0854 | Plastic Wrap | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Swiss on Whole Wheat | 3.9 oz | MGF0283 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey Club Croissant | 7.94 oz | MGF9103 | Plastic Square | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey Cranberry Pita | 9.0 oz | MGF9804 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey Melt Croissant | 6.7 oz | MGF3032 | Plastic Wrap | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Tuscan Turkey Ciabatta | 9.18 oz | MGF9810 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| MG Foods Combo Half & Half | 6.82 oz | 1 00000 50069 9 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| MG Foods The Club Sub | 8.5 oz | 1 00000 50002 6 | Brown Bag | 3/9/2021 |
| MG Foods Turkey & Cheddar BLT | 6.9 oz | 1 00000 50068 2 | Plastic Wedge | 3/7/2021 |
| MG Foods Turkey & Pepperjack Sub | 7.9 oz | 1 00000 50055 2 | Brown Bag | 3/7/2021 |
| MG Foods Turkey & Provolone BLT | 8.1 oz | 1 00000 50065 1 | Plastic Wedge | 3/7/2021 |
| MG Foods Turkey & Provolone on 12 Grain | 8.9 oz | 1 00000 50066 8 | Plastic Wedge | 3/7/2021 |
| MG Foods Turkey & Swiss Croissant | 7.5 oz | 1 00000 50011 8 | Brown Bag | 3/7/2021 |
About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled product and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.
Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.
Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, and other complications. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
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