Several Taco Products Recalled Nationwide Due to Listeria Concerns

Unrelated to the recent El Abuelito Cheese recall, the Food & Drug Administration announced it has identified a potential listeria contamination in several products that were manufactured in St. Paul, Minnesota, and distributed nationwide. The products, which have now been recalled, are mostly related to tacos—dips, platters, and trays—plus one turkey sandwich.

The possible contamination was noticed after J&J Distributing conducted routine testing on its equipment and found that one utensil tested positive for listeria. No illnesses have been reported, but that doesn't eliminate the risk.

Recalled items have been sold by multiple retailers under multiple brand names, including Haug, Fresh Thyme, Tastebuds, Earthgrown, Caribou, and Kwik Trip. Here's what to look out for:

For a full list of the products' UPC codes and "sell-by" dates, head over to the FDA's website.

Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, fatigue, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. People generally start feeling ill one to four weeks after eating the contaminated food, but it's possible for symptoms to arrive immediately or as late as 70 days after exposure.

If you've purchased any of the recalled food items, you can and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Anyone with questions about the recall can call J&J Distributing at 651-221-0560.

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