SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --
Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc. has
voluntarily recalled products related to recent CRF frozen vegetable recall due
to listeria monocytogenes. In regards to the association, items from Ajinomoto
Windsor, Inc. contain vegetables that are part of the CFR frozen foods recall.
Various not-ready-to eat frozen food items are recalled due to the potential
for these products to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.
Food contaminated by the
bacterium listeria monocytogenes, consumption can cause a serious infection of listeriosis.
Common symptoms include fever, muscle aches, and diarrhea or other
gastrointestinal symptoms. However, symptoms vary depending on the person.
There is a high risk for pregnant woman, newborns, and adults with weakened
immune systems.
Products impacted by this
recall have a use-by-date of Nov. 5, 2017 or earlier. For a complete list of products to include
their product number, description, and pack size visit the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm499858.htm.
Customers or consumers
are advised to discard these products or return them to the store where
originally purchased. Any questions or concerns may be directed to the
company’s consumer hotline at (855) 742-5011, Monday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to
5 p.m. PDT.
Public
Health confirmed that Sheppard Air Force Base facilities DO carry these
products for sale and all products have been removed from shelves. Consumers or customers who have questions about the above recall may
contact 82nd
AMDS Public Health Flight at (940) 676-1874/3052.