Recalls
Premo and Fresh Grab turkey and Swiss submarine sandwiches, distributed in 11 states, are being recalled due to Listeria concerns. Listeria, a bacterium, can cause serious infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Pregnant women can also miscarriages and still birth.
- Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, high fever, nausea, and severe headache and stiffnes.
- Discard the recalled sandwiches or return them to the places of purchase for refunds.
- Lipari Foods’ customer service line at 800-729-3354 is available Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST.
- Premo Brand, Turkey & Swiss Sub, Lipari Product # 915537, 4/6 oz, sell by date: 08/06/18, lot # 17201807, UPC 612510001042 Fresh Grab, Turkey & Swiss Sub, Lipari Product # 251694, 18/6 oz, sell by date: 08/06/2018, lot # 17201807, UPC 612510001042
Outbreaks
The CDC is warning people who have chickens as pets to be careful. There has been an outbreak of salmonella from backyard chickens, where some are giving the disease to heir owners! So far Backyard flocks have resulted in 212 cases of salmonella in 44 states since February, birds with salmonella won’t necessarily look sick, but they carry the bacteria on their feathers, feet and in their droppings. If you have a pet you feel may be at risk to salmonella, wash your hands after touching them or he equipment used to care for them. As well as leaving your shoes for pet care outside.