Rich Products expands recall amid <i>E. Coli</i> outbreak

Following an outbreak of E. coli cases in 15 states, Rich Products has expanded its recall to include all food products made at its Waycross, Ga., plant, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The Buffalo, N.Y., company recalled almost 200,000 pounds of frozen chicken quesadillas and other frozen meals on March 28 after local health officials linked the outbreak to a package of quesadillas.

“Testing conducted by the New York State Department of Health, Wadsworth Center Laboratory, identified the outbreak strain of STEC O121 in an open package of Farm Rich brand frozen quesadillas from an ill person’s home,” said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The expanded recall includes all products produced at the Waycross plant with “Best by” dates that range from Jan. 1, 2013, to Sept. 29, 2014, according to the FDA.

The CDC has reported 24 cases of E. coli 0121 in 15 states. The majority of cases involve people 21 or younger and a third of them have been hospitalized. At least one person developed kidney failure, according to the CDC. No deaths have been reported.

“Information available to date indicates that consumption of Farm Rich brand frozen food products is one likely source of infection for the ill persons in this outbreak,” the CDC said.

Symptoms of the illness include mild to severe diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Blood is often seen in the stool. Usually little or no fever is present. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within 5-10 days, young children and the elderly face a greater risk of kidney damage and possible death, according to the FDA.

The recalled products were distributed nationwide and include the following items:

Product CodeProduct DescriptionJulian DatesUPC Code

65232	Farm Rich Whole Grain Rich Pepperoni Pizzata 10/2.5lb	15821182 - 15823088	10041322652321
65233	Farm Rich 1 oz. Better For You Pizza Dipper 5/5lb.	15821182 - 15823088	10041322652338
65234	Farm Rich Turkey Pizzata 9/3lb.	15821182 - 15823088	00041322652348
65265	Farm Rich 2 oz. Stuffed Crust Pizza Dippers 2 oz.10/2.7lb.	15821182 - 15823088	10041322652659
65268	Farm Rich 1 oz. Stuffed Crust Pizza Dippers 1/25lb.	15821182 - 15823088	10041322652680
65278	Farm Rich 2 oz. Better For You Pizza Dipper 2oz. 10/2.7lb.	15821182 - 15823088	00041322652782
65282	Pepperoni Pizzata 1/24.75lb.	15821182 - 15823088	00041322652829
65292	Farm Rich Handheld Stuffed Pepperoni Pleezer 10/2.57lb.	15821182 - 15823088	10041322652925
65302	BBQ Chicken Sandwich Melt 10/2.5lb.	15821182 - 15823088	00041322653024
65303	Meatball Marinara Sandwich Melt 10/2.5lb	15821182 - 15823088	00041322653031

Consumer Brands Products

Product CodeProduct DescriptionJulian DatesUPC CodeCase CodeBest By Date

32521	Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites 44 oz. cartons	15821182 - 15823088	0 41322 32521 1	1 00 41322 32521 8	Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
32522	Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites 44oz. cartons	15821182 - 15823088	0 41322 32521 1	1 00 41322 32522 5	Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
36450	Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites 22 oz bags	15821182 - 15823088	0 41322 37813 2	1 00 41322 36450 7	Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
36633	Farm Rich Pizza Slices 22 oz. bags	15821182 - 15823088	0 41322 35603 1	1 00 41322 36633 4	Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
36450	Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites 22 oz. bags	15821182 - 15823088	0 41322 37433 1	1 00 41322 36450 7	Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
37455	Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites 2 lb. cartons	15821182 - 15823088	0 41322 37455 4	1 00 41322 37455 1	Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
35611	Farm Rich Mini Quesadillas 20 oz. bags	15821182 - 15823088	0 41322 35611 6	1 00 41322 35611 3	Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
35618	Farm Rich Philly Cheese Steaks 21 oz. bags	15821182 - 15823088	0 41322 35618 5	1 00 41322 35618 2	Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
35622	Farm Rich Mini Bacon Cheeseburgers 21 oz. bags	15821182 - 15823088	0 41322 35622 2	1 00 41322 35622 9	Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
35631	Farm Rich Mini Quesadillas 18 oz. bags	15821182 - 15823088	0 41322 35611 6	1 00 41322 35631 1	Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
35633	Farm Rich Mini Pizza Slices 22 oz. bags	15821182 - 15823088	0 41322 35603 1	1 00 41322 35633 5	Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
37433	Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites 22 oz. bags	15821182 - 15823088	0 41322 37813 2	1 00 41322 37433 9	Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
55312	Schwan’s Mini Meatball Sandwiches 1 lb. bags	3G1182XXXX - 3G3088XXXX	0 72180 55312 6	1 00 72180 55312 3	N/A
61008	Schwan’s Baked Mozzarella Bites 22 oz. bags	3G1182XXXX - 3G3088XXXX	0 72180 61008 9	1 00 72180 61008 6	N/A
35635	Farm Rich Mini Quesadillas 18 oz. bags	15821182 - 15823088	0 41322 35635 2	1 00 41322 35635 9	Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
35643	Farm Rich Mini Pizza Slices 22 oz. bags	15821182 - 15823088	0 41322 35643 7	1 00 41322 35643 4	Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
37690	Farm Rich Mini Pizza Slices 7.2 oz. cartons	15821182 - 15823088	0 41322 37690 9	1 00 41322 37690 6	Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
35634	Farm Rich Philly Cheese Steaks 21 oz. bags	15821182 - 15823088	0 41322 35634 5	1 00 41322 35634 2	Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
37443	Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites 22 oz. bags	15821182 - 15823088	0 41322 37443 1	1 00 41322 37443 8	Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
37691	Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites 7 oz. cartons	15821182 - 15823088	0 41322 37691 6	1 00 41322 37691 3	Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014
80435	Market Day Mozzarella Bites 22 oz. cartons	15821182 - 15823088	0 41322 80435 8	1 00 41322 80435 5	Jan. 1, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2014

Customers who have purchased these products and have any questions should contact Consumer Relations at (888) 220-5955 24 hours, seven days a week, or visit the farmrich.com website.

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