WASHINGTON – DBC Inc. of Wilmington, Mass. is recalling about 285 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the company, doing business as World Class Canapes Inc., has listed the following products for recall:

           80-ounce cases of “Progressive Gourmet Buffalo Chicken Roller Sandwich,” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. P-31566” inside the USDA mark of inspection, as well as a “SELL BY” date of “8/2/08” and Case Code of “8500WRAS.”

           80-ounce cases of “Progressive Gourmet Chicken Caesar Roller Sandwich.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. P-31566” inside the USDA mark of inspection, as well as a “SELL BY” date of “8/2/08” and Case Code of “8500WRCA.”

           80-ounce cases of “Progressive Gourmet Honey Turkey w/Baby Spinach Roller Sandwich.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. P-31566” inside the USDA mark of inspection, as well as a “SELL BY” date of “8/2/08” and Case Code of “8500WRTU.”

These products were produced on July 30, 2008, and distributed to retail establishments in Massachusetts. The products were repackaged individually for consumer purchase. Consumers that may have purchased the products at retail establishments between July 31 and Aug. 2 are urged to check their refrigerators and freezers and discard them if found.

The FSIS said the problem was found through routine testing and no illness have been reported in connection with the products.

 

Source: Food Safety and Inspection Service