SAN ANTONIO – Certain popular store brands in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma are recalling select items containing tuna salad due to a possible Listeria contamination.
According to a release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Albertsons, Randalls and Tom Thumb grocery stores are pulling certain items supplied by Reser’s Fine Food.
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The Listeria monocytogenes contamination was found in the breadcrumbs of the tuna salad items sold from July 16 to July 19, the release said.
While no injuries or adverse reactions have been reported, the FDA advises owners of this product not to consume it.
If you have one, you can return the item to your local store for a full refund or throw it away.
The FDA is also recommending extra vigilance in sanitizing surfaces and containers that may have touched this recalled product.
This reduces the risk of cross-contamination, as Listeria monocytogenes can easily spread to other foods and even survive in refrigerated temperatures.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, older adults or those with weakened immune systems.
The FDA said this can also lead to stillbirths and miscarriages among pregnant women.
Healthy individuals may only experience short-term symptoms such as severe headaches, fever, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Anyone concerned about an illness or injury should contact a healthcare provider, the FDA said.