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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Lewisville, TX -- May 13, 2005 -- Prime Deli Corporation of Lewisville, Texas is recalling 63,476 units of 7 Eleven Grilled Sandwich and 7 Eleven Big Eats brand sandwiches because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The sandwiches are labeled with “Handmade On” codes of 0502 through 0507 located on the product label. The product was packaged in flexible plastic film. Recalled products are as follows:
All 7 Eleven Grilled Sandwich and 7 Eleven Big Eats brand sandwiches were sold in 7 Eleven stores in North and Central Texas.
There have been no reports of illnesses associated with the recalled product. The problem was discovered through FDA sampling during an inspection. Prime Deli Corporation is working with the FDA to ensure that the problem has been resolved.
Consumers who have purchased 7 Eleven Grilled Sandwich and 7 Eleven Big Eats brand sandwiches are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Janey Carpenter at 214-841-6585. For media questions contact Kevin Gardner 214-828-7694.
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