FOOD RECALL ADVISORY New Jersey Firm Recalls Various Frozen Ready ToEat Meat and Poultry Products Du

Connecticut Developmental Services

TO:	DDS Regional Directors, STS Director, CTH Coordinators, Private Providers, CO Quality Management Personnel
FROM:	Daniel A. Micari, Director, Quality Management Services
DATE:	July 10, 2012
RE:	*FOOD RECALL ADVISORY: New Jersey Firm Recalls Various Frozen, Ready- To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due To Potential Listeria Monocytogenes* Contamination**

Food Recall Advisory

On July 10, 2012 the CT Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section reported that Buona Vita, Inc., a Bridgeton, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 324,770 pounds of various frozen, ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The problem was discovered through microbiological testing by FSIS and the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA). FSIS, ODA, and the company have not received reports of illnesses due to consumption of these products. The recalled products were shipped to wholesale distributors in CT.

For further information, please view the attached PDF document.

2012-40 Recall of Frozen Meat & Poultry Products all (PDF, 232 KB)

Please ensure those responsible are aware of this food recall advisory. Also review your supplies to determine whether or not the identified products are present. If the identified products are present, address appropriately.