Albertsons Companies, Randalls, and Tom Thumb are voluntarily recalling select items supplied by Reser’s Fine Foods. The recall affects only specific tuna salad products. The recall stems from potential Listeria contamination, which can lead to serious health risks.
Highlights
- Selected tuna salad products supplied by Reser’s Fine Food were recalled due to possible high-risk contamination.
- The products were only available at specific Albertsons, Randalls, and Tom Thumb stores, which have voluntarily issued a recall.
- The recall applies exclusively to stores in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Albertsons Issued Recall of Reser’s Fine Foods Items
Three supermarket chains in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas are voluntarily recalling select tuna salad products. Albertsons, Randalls, and Tom Thumb are recalling selected products supplied by Reser’s Fine Foods. The recall was a result of a cross-contamination with Listeria monocytogenes in breadcrumbs used in the product.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that carries heavy risks to children, frail and elderly people, and pregnant women. In vulnerable individuals, the infection can be severe or even fatal, and may lead to miscarriages or stillbirths during pregnancy.
Meanwhile, healthy individuals may suffer from high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. An FDA notice has been issued urging immediate action. No injuries or adverse reactions have been reported yet. Consumers have been asked to contact healthcare providers in case of an illness or injury.
Product Description of the Recalled Tuna Salad
The products are specific to Reser’s Fine Foods. The items were available only at Albertsons, Randalls, and Tom Thumb in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. Here is a list of recalled varieties, along with their UPCs.
- RM Duo Tuna Salad w/ Cracker S – UPC 27183000000
- RM Salad Tuna Premium SS – UPC 21425000000
- RM Snacker Tray Tuna Salad – UPC 21151300000
- RM Sndwch Tuna Salad Croissant SS Cold – UPC 21788400000
- RM Tuna Salad Over Bed of Lettuce SS – UPC 21786400000
- Salad Tuna Premium – UPC 21228800000
- Tray Croissant Mini Salad 16 IN – UPC 27841300000
- Tray Croissant Mini Salad 18 IN – UPC 27841200000
- Tray Salad Sandwich 12 IN – UPC 27841500000
- Tray Salad Sandwich 16 IN – UPC 27841400000
Consumers who have purchased the product are asked to either dispose of or return the item for a full refund. Any surfaces or containers that have been in contact with the product should be thoroughly cleaned. Albertsons Companies is available to resolve queries Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. via their Service Center number 1-877-723-3929.
