Recall of 223 lbs of chicken salad on fears of listeria contamination

A Florida company recalls 223 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken salad for possible listeria contamination.

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Lean Culinary Services, based in Hollywood, Florida, confirmed that the ready-to-eat chicken salad had given a positive result to the presence of listeria during an inspection conducted Feb. 18, according to the US Department of Agriculture. # 39; agriculture.

Although no case of illness has been reported, the USDA is worried that consumers may have salad in their refrigerator.

The salads produced on February 12th are being recalled:

• 9 ounce plastic packaging containing "a clbadic chicken salad made with white meat chicken Bell & Evans" with an expiry date of 2-17-19.
• 8lb plastic bags containing "Clbadic Chicken Salad made with Bell & Evans White Meat Chicken" with a sale date of 2-19-19 for use behind the deli counter.
• 8 ounce plastic packaging containing "DeliverLean Clbadic Chicken Salad" with an expiry date of 2-17-19.
• 5 oz. Plastic packaging containing "SaliverLean Chicken Salas Bento Box" with an expiry date of 2-17 / 19.

The recalled items were shipped to locations in Florida. Consumers are asked to return the salads to the stores where they bought them.

Foods contaminated with listeria can cause serious infections in older adults, those with weakened immune systems, pregnant women and babies.

Symptoms of infection include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and seizures, among other ailments.

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