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Ramon Vargas
718-320-0930
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Bronx, NY -- December 19, 2003 -- Bravo Supermarket, 2061 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 today urged consumers not to consume store-made chicken salad sold from the deli due to the potential of it being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, Bravo Supermarket is voluntarily recalling the products, which were sold in their 2061 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 store.
The problem was discovered as a result of routine sampling December 2nd by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors. Production of the chicken salad has been suspended while the company investigates the source of the problem.
Listeria is a common organism found in nature. It can cause serious complications for pregnant women, including stillbirth. Other problems can manifest in people with compromised immune systems and the elderly.
No illnesses have been reported to date with this problem.
Consumers who have purchased chicken salad from this establishment should discard it. Consumers with questions may contact Ramon Vargas at Bravo Supermarket 718-320-0930.
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