A Northern California company is recalling more than 90 tons of ready-to-eat salads and wraps after some of its products were linked to cases of E. coli infection, sickening 26 people in three states, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service reported Sunday.
Richmond-based company, Glass Onion Catering, are recalling approximately 181,620 pounds of salads and sandwich wraps containing cooked chicken and ham.
"Based on epidemiological information, 15 case-patients reported consumption of ready-to-eat pre-packaged salads prior to illness onset," the agency reported, according to CNN. "A traceback investigation determined Glass Onion Catering was the supplier of the products implicated in the outbreak."
In Washington, three people who were sickened with the bacterium told investigators they ate ready-to-eat salads from Trader Joe's, said Tim Church, a spokesman with the state's Department of Health.
The recalled products might be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a statement released by the agency said. The products were produced between Sept. 23 and Nov. 6.
The products were shipped to distribution centers in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Texas. According to The Contra Costa Times reported the company supplies food to Trader Joe's, Super Fresh Goods and Delish.
While uncommon to find E. coli O157:H7 in a poultry product, FSIS officials said they would continue the investigation with the other agencies.
The symptoms of an E. coli O157:H7 infection include diarrhea that may be bloody, along with severe abdominal cramps. Most people recover within a week, but some develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a severe complication that can lead to kidney failure.
Symptoms of HUS include easy bruising, decreased urine output, and pallor. The USDA command individuals that are experiencing these symptoms, to contact their doctor immediately.
The recalled products include these Delish brands: 12 ounce packages of Pan Pacific Chop Salad, 9.9 ounce packages of Uncured Applewood Smoked Ham & Cheese Wrap, 10.9 ounce packages of Southwestern Chicken Wrap, 11.5 ounce packages of Greek Brand Low Calorie Grilled Chicken Wrap, 11.2 ounce packages of Asian Style Chicken Wrap, 9.9 ounce packages of White Chicken Club Wrap, 13.4 ounce packages of California Style Grilled Chicken Salad, and 10.5 ounce packages of Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap.
Atherstone Fine Foods products recalled include: 10.4 ounce packages of Southwestern Style White Chicken Wrap with Chimichurri Sauce, 9.9 ounce packages of Grilled White Chicken Caesar Wrap with Caesar Dressing, and 10.5 ounce packages of Asian Style White Chicken Wrap with Mango Vinaigrette.
Super Fresh Foods brands recalled include: 9.2 ounce packages of Pan Pacific Chopped Chicken Salad, Ginger Soy Dressing and 10.7 ounce packages of California Grilled Chicken Salad, Low Fat Mendocinoo Mustard Dressing.
Also recalled are Lunch Spot Southwestern Style Chicken Wrap, Chili & Lime Dressing in 10.7 ounce packages, along with 10.7 ounce containers of Trader Joe's Field Fresh Chopped Salad with Grilled Chicken and Trader Joe's Mexicali Salad with Chili Lime Chicken in 11 ounce packages
The Food and Drug Administration has a full list of products being recalled.
