Smith Snacks Chicken Sandwich Recalled for Listeria

Food Product Recalls, Listeria

Smith Snacks Chicken Club Twister sandwich has been recalled due to potential listeria contamination. The affected product, Smith Snacks Chicken Club Twister, is sold in packages bearing UPC 6 23858 00045 1 and Best Before date JUN / 08 / 08.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.