parfait recall.jpgOn July 19, 2011, Flying Food Group LLC of Lawrenceville, Georgia announced that it was recalling certain products upon the request of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) because they had the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Yesterday, the company significantly expanded that recall to include products made for Core-mark Atlanta Division, Race Trac, and Starbucks. According to the latest press releases issued by USDA and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA):

Core-mark Atlanta Division products were distributed to retail outlets in Alabama, Georgia and Florida. Starbucks products were only distributed to retail outlets in Alabama and Georgia. Race Trac products were distributed to retail outlets in Georgia only.

The facility is recalling ALL USDA and FDA regulated products including sandwiches, parfaits, wraps, plates, and salads. Specifically, the following is a list of products implicated in this recall:

Core-mark Atlanta Division (distributed in Alabama, Georgia, Florida):

  • 8.5 ounce packages of “Sano Very Berry Yogurt Parfait” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/23 – 8/3
  • 8.0 ounce packages of “Sano Triple Cherry Yogurt Parfait” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/23 – 8/3
  • 6.4 ounce trays of “F & L Café Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad” that have “Best Before” dates of 7/23 – 8/3*
  • 6.9 ounce trays of “F&L Café Salad, Chef Salad” that have “Best Before” dates of 7/23 – 8/3*

Thumbnail image for chicken salad.jpgRace Trac (distributed in Georiga):

  • 9.05 ounce packages of “Turkey Quarter Pounder with Tomatoes” that have “Sell Thru” dates of 7/17 -7/28
  • 4.95 ounce packages of “Egg Salad” that have “Sell Thru” dates of 7/17-7/28
  • 4.95 ounce packages of “Chicken Salad” that have “Sell Thru” dates of 7/17-7/28
  • 7.8 ounce packages of “Chicken Quarter Pounder” that have “Sell Thru” dates of 7/17-7/28
  • 7.38 ounce packages of “Turkey Quarter Pounder” that have “Sell Thru” dates of 7/17 – 7/28
  • 8.8 ounce packages of “Chicken Quarter Pounder with Tomatoes” that have “Sell Thru” dates of 7/17-7/28
  • 8.4 ounce packages of “Jumbo BBQ Pork Sandwich” that have “Sell Thru” dates of 7/17-7/28
  • 7.38 ounce packages of “Ham Quarter Pounder” that have “Sell Thru” dates of 7/17-7/28
  • 9.05 ounce packages of “Ham Quarter Pounder with Tomatoes” that have “Sell Thru” dates of 7/17-7/28
  • 10.17 ounce packages of “American Sub” that have “Sell Thru” dates of 7/17-7/28
  • 5.57 ounce packages of “Tuna Salad” that have “Sell Thru” dates of 7/17-7/28
  • 9.75 ounce packages of “Turkey Wrap” that have “Sell Thru” dates of 7/17 – 7/28*
  • 10.3 ounce packages of “Chicken Caesar Salad” that have “Sell Thru” dates of 7/17 – 7/28*
  • 7.88 ounce packages of “Chicken Caesar Wrap” that have “Sell Thru” dates of 7/17 – 7/28*
  • 9.8 ounce packages of “Cobb Salad” that have “Sell Thru” dates of 7/17-7/28*

Starbucks (distributed in Georgia and Alabama):

  • 6.6 ounce packages of “Egg Salad Sandwich” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/15-7/26
  • 5.9 ounce package of “Chicken Chipotle” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/15-7/26
  • 7.5 ounce package of “Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwich” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/15-7/26
  • 5.0 ounce package of “Roma Tomato & Mozzarella” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/15-7/26
  • 6.4 ounce package of “Turkey and Swiss Sandwich” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/15-7/26
  • 5.5 ounce package of “Ham and Swiss” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/15-7/26
  • 8.1 ounce package of “Strawberry and Blueberry Yogurt Parfait” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/16-7/27
  • 8.1 ounce package of “Dark Cherry Yogurt Parfait” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/16-7/27
  • 6.1 ounce package of “Greek Yogurt & Honey Parfait” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/16-7/27
  • 8.3 ounce package of “Sesame Noodles Bistro Box” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/15 – 7/26
  • 5.3 ounce package of “Cheese & Fruit Bistro Box” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/15-7/26
  • 6.8 ounce package of “Protein Bistro Box” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/15-7/26
  • 5.9 ounce package of “Tuna Salad Plate Bistro Box” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/15-7/26
  • 5.1 ounce package of “Hot Panini Roasted Tomato & Mozzarella” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/15-7/26
  • 6.1 ounce package of “Hot Panini Roasted Vegetable” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/15-7/26
  • 6.1 ounce package of “Hot Panini Chicken Santa Fe” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/15-7/26
  • 5.2 ounce package of “Hot Panini Ham & Swiss” that have “Enjoy By’ dates of 7/15-7/26
  • 8.4 ounce package of “Chipotle Chicken Wraps Bistro Box” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/16-7/26*
  • 6.3 ounce package of “Chicken & Hummus Bistro Box” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/16-7/26*
  • 4.6 ounce package of “Salumi & Cheese Bistro Box” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/15-7/26*
  • 7.3 ounce package of “Chicken Lettuce Wraps Bistro Box” that have “Enjoy By” dates of 7/15-7/26*

*These packages bear the USDA establishment number “P-34373” or EST. 34373 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

cheese and fruit box.jpgThe Georgia Department of Agriculture detected the presence of Listeria monocytogenes after sampling and testing one of the products. Currently, production of all products at Flying Food Group has been suspended until a full investigation can be performed in order to determine the source of the bacteria.

Consumers who determine they have affected product should destroy that product or return it to the location where purchased for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company‘s representative, Ellen Pritsker at (312) 243-2122 ext. 127 during the hours of 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. Voice mail messages may also be left and will be returned. Emails may also be sent to epritsker@flyingfood.com.