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Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

J&J Distributing Salads and Wraps Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Agency Publication Date: February 26, 2021
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Summary

J&J Distributing is recalling approximately 33 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry salads and wrap products, including Cobb Salads and various "tastebuds" branded wraps. These products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which was discovered after a sample from a food contact surface tested positive for the bacteria. The affected items were produced on February 23, 2021, and sold in plastic containers with a "Sell-by" date of February 28, 2021.

Risk

Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that can lead to fever, muscle aches, and life-threatening complications for older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems. No illnesses have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator for the following products: 9-oz. COBB SALAD, 10-oz. tastebuds Bacon Lettuce Avocado Tomato Wrap, 10-oz. tastebuds Turkey Ranch Club Wrap, 10-oz. tastebuds Chicken Caesar Wrap, 12-oz. tastebuds Southwest Style Chicken Salad, or 12-oz. Southwest Style Chicken Salad.
  2. Verify the product packaging for a 'Sell-by' date of Feb. 28, 2021 and look for the establishment number 'EST. 38450' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. If you have consumed these products and experience flu-like symptoms within two months, seek medical care and inform your provider about the potential exposure.
  5. Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: COBB SALAD (9-oz.)
Establishment #: EST. 38450
Date Ranges: Produced on Feb. 23, 2021, Sell-by date: Feb. 28, 2021

Packaged in a plastic container

Product: tastebuds Bacon Lettuce Avocado Tomato Wrap (10-oz.)by tastebuds
Establishment #: EST. 38450
Date Ranges: Produced on Feb. 23, 2021, Sell-by date: Feb. 28, 2021

Label includes: 'Because life is delicious. tastebuds'

Product: tastebuds Turkey Ranch Club Wrap (10-oz.)by tastebuds
Establishment #: EST. 38450
Date Ranges: Produced on Feb. 23, 2021, Sell-by date: Feb. 28, 2021

Label includes: 'Because life is delicious. tastebuds'

Product: tastebuds Chicken Caesar Wrap (10-oz.)by tastebuds
Establishment #: EST. 38450
Date Ranges: Produced on Feb. 23, 2021, Sell-by date: Feb. 28, 2021

Label includes: 'Because life is delicious. tastebuds'

Product: tastebuds Southwest Style Chicken Salad (12-oz.)by tastebuds
Establishment #: EST. 38450
Date Ranges: Produced on Feb. 23, 2021, Sell-by date: Feb. 28, 2021

Label includes: 'Because life is delicious. tastebuds'

Product: Southwest Style Chicken Salad (12-oz.)
Establishment #: EST. 38450
Date Ranges: Produced on Feb. 23, 2021, Sell-by date: Feb. 28, 2021

Packaged in a plastic container

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 007-2021
Status: Active
Manufacturer: J&J Distributing
Sold By: retail locations in Minnesota; retail locations in Wisconsin
Units Affected: 33 pounds
Distributed To: Minnesota, Wisconsin
Classification: Class I
Agency Last Updated: February 26, 2021

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response