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INFORMATION REGARDING RECALL OF HARD-COOKED EGGS
Atlanta, GA, February 7, 2012 - On Wednesday, February 1st, Michael Foods, Inc. recalled specific lot dates of hard-cooked eggs produced in their Wakefield, Nebraska plant because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly and immune-compromised individuals. Although healthy individuals may only suffer 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.
The 10- and 25-pound pails of hard-cooked eggs were purchased by food distributors and manufacturers. None of the eggs being recalled were sold directly by Michael Foods to retailers or consumers. However, food distributors and manufacturers who purchased the eggs may have used them in products that were sold to retail outlets or used in foodservice settings.
There have been no confirmed reports of illness in connection with this product. Consumers who believe they might have purchased product affected by the recall, or those who are unsure, should contact the original place of purchase.
For more information on other food products that are affected by this recall, please go to www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/.
