Newly Weds Bread Crumbs and Breader Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination

Summary

Newly Weds Foods, Inc. has recalled 397,045 lbs of various bread crumbs, panko, and breader products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled items include several types of bread crumbs and coating mixes sold in sizes ranging from 6 lbs to 1,200 lbs. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with these products. Consumers and businesses should identify whether they have the affected lot numbers and take immediate action to prevent consumption.

Risk

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that 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.

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