A recall has been issued for a taco product due to concerns that it may contain the bacteria responsible for listeria.
Rizo-López Foods and Fresh Creations Foods have issued a recall for their chicken taco kit due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in a dairy product included in the kit. This announcement was made on February 12 through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) website. It is worth noting that this recall comes after a broader recall of Rizo-López dairy products that may also be contaminated with listeria.
The Chicken Street Taco kit, which has a UPC number of 205916414990 and a best-by date ranging from November 29, 2023, to March 4, 2024, is currently under recall. This product was available for purchase at Sprouts stores located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
The FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are currently investigating a multi-year, multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections. These infections have been linked to queso fresco and cotija cheeses that are manufactured by Rizo-López Foods.
Newsweek reached out to Rizo-López Foods and Sprouts through email, seeking their comments beyond regular working hours.
The FDA has provided product images that show the taco kit packaged in a black tray. The off-white label displays the product name in black lettering. Each kit includes six servings of tacos. As of now, there have been no reported illnesses associated with consuming this taco kit.
If you have purchased the product, it is highly recommended that you either dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase to receive a full refund. The FDA also emphasizes the importance of being extra cautious when cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and containers that may have come into contact with the recalled products. This is done to minimize the risk of cross-contamination.
Recently, Rizo-López Foods, a dairy product manufacturer, has issued a recall for several of its food items. This recall is part of a larger recall effort by the FDA, which currently includes 111 products. Additionally, Ready Pac Foods has voluntarily recalled four salad kits that contain ingredients manufactured by Rizo-López Foods. The reason for these recalls is the potential presence of listeria in the affected products.
“We immediately halted production and made the proactive choice to recall all products manufactured in our facility,” said Edwin Rizo, CEO of Rizo Lopez Foods, in an interview with Newsweek on February 7.
“Our team is working tirelessly to identify the underlying issue and implement necessary measures to ensure that it does not recur. Ensuring the well-being and satisfaction of our customers is our utmost concern. We have consistently strived to deliver top-notch products and remain steadfast in our commitment to safeguarding the health of our valued consumers.”
Listeria has the potential to cause severe illness, particularly in vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. The FDA emphasizes that symptoms of Listeria infection may manifest within days or even weeks after exposure.
Some of the common mild symptoms of the infection may include fever, muscle aches, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. However, in more severe cases, individuals may experience a range of symptoms such as headaches, a stiff neck, loss of balance, confusion, and convulsions.
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