Weinberger Appetizing is today recalling Weinbergers Nova Lox Salad due to possible Listeria contamination. This code appears in a white sticker on the bottom side of the plastic container. The salad which was distributed to 7 retail stores in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York. Anyone in possession of these products should not eat them. Instead, consumers should throw them out or return them to their point of purchase.
Listeria is a common organism found in nature.
It can cause serious complications for pregnant women, such as stillbirths and other problems for people with compromised immune systems. It can also cause flu-like symptoms in healthy individuals. To date, there are no known illnesses associated with this product. Notice of this product warning was sent via email to SafeMail subscribers February 25, 2000. Safety Alerts compiles comprehensive safety recall information for the United States.