Amy's recalls organic meals because of listeria concerns
Source: USA Today
A manufacturer of natural and organic frozen foods is voluntarily recalling some of its meals because of the possible presence of listeria.
Amy's Kitchen of Petaluma, Calif., said a source for its spinach may have received contaminated produce. Although no one has complained of illness, the private company that makes all-vegetarian products without eggs or peanuts is recalling nearly 74,000 cases of lasagnas, pizzas, enchiladas, wraps and scrambles.
Amy's Kitchen was founded in 1987 by Rachel and Andy Berliner and named after their then-toddler daughter, according to information on the company's website. It has 1,900 employees and makes more than 250 products in plants in Santa Rosa, Calif.; Medford, Ore.; and Pocatello, Idaho.
Contaminated food is the biggest source of listeria in people's homes, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Unlike most bacteria, listeria bacteria can grow in the refrigerator and spread from one surface to another potentially contaminating other foods.
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Read more: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2015/03/24/amys-kitchen-recall-listeria/70372534/
I love Amy's food!
Brainstormy
(2,381 posts)Huge fan of Amy's organic burritos. For now I still have confidence in this supplier.
djean111
(14,255 posts)in some of their products. I believe listeria is an equal opportunity bacteria.
pnwmom
(109,024 posts)it's an equal opportunity bacteria.
djean111
(14,255 posts)posted the link? If so, thank you!) and I have noticed lately that recalls that involve organic food are posted here, but not the recalls of non-organic food. Accidental, I am sure!
pnwmom
(109,024 posts)Or maybe not so mysterious, considering.
Downwinder
(12,869 posts)the name is getting a little tarnished.