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Atlantis Foods Inc.
1-888-584-6089
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Lantana, FL -- December 9, 2003 -- Atlantis Foods, Lantana, Florida is recalling its 8 and 24 ounce plastic containers of "ATLANTIS" brand Salmon Spread and 24 ounce plastic containers of Chicken Salad with Almonds and Cranberries because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only 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 recalled Salmon Spread was distributed to BJ's Wholesale Club stores in New Castle, Delaware, 3 Publix distribution centers in Florida; Lakeland, Jacksonville, & Deerfield Beach and Dacula, Georgia. (Lot numbers are located on the bottom of container.)
The recalled Chicken Salad with Almonds and Cranberries was distributed to Costco Distribution Center in Dacula, Georgia. (Lot numbers are located on the bottom of the container.)
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the company revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product lots.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled 8 and 24 ounce packages of Atlantis Foods Salmon Spread or Atlantis Foods 24 ounce Chicken with Almonds and Cranberries are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-888-584-6089.
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