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Frozen Ravioli Recalled Due To Listeria Risk

DETROIT (CBS Detroit) - Carmel Food Group is recalling Rising Moon Organics frozen ravioli, due to possible Listeria contamination.

The frozen ravioli products were produced with organic spinach, according to the FDA, and test results by the spinach supplier showed the presence of the sometimes deadly organism.

Although no illnesses have been reported in connection with this product, it's being pulled from shelves as a precaution.

Items with the following UPC numbers and sell-by dates are included in the recall:

  • Rising Moon Organics Garlic & Veggie Ravioli, 6/8 oz 7-85030-00011-3 010916 JAN092016
  • Rising Moon Organics Spinach Florentine Ravioli, 6/8 oz 7-85030-22770-1 011916 JAN192016
  • Rising Moon Organics Spinach & Cheese Ravioli, 6/8 oz 7-85030-55561-3 122215, 123015, 123115, 010216, 011916, 012016 DEC222015, DEC302016, DEC312016, JAN022016, JAN192016, JAN202016

 

The affected items were distributed to stores nationwide.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems., the FDA says. Although healthy people may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea — Listeria infection has been known to cause miscarriage and stillbirths.

Consumers can return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Those with questions are urged to call the company at 510-429-0356. Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm, Pacific Time.

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