April 12, 2019 — Circle K and Valero Corner Stores in Texas have issued a recall for certain ready-to-eat sandwiches, salads, and wraps because they may be contaminated with Listeria bacteria.
No illnesses have been reported. The recall was announced after routine tests by the FDA were positive for Listeria monocytogenes on the production line equipment.
The food was distributed in Texas and sold in Valero Corner Stores and Circle K Stores under “Corner Store Market®” label in different packaging shapes and sizes.
The recall involves Lot Numbers (SELL BY DATE): 040819, 040919, 041119, 041319, 041419, 041519, 041619, 041819 and 042019.
The manufacturer, Great American Marketing Company of Houston, Texas, recalled the following foods: Caesar salad, chef salad, club wrap, chicken caesar wrap, deli cut ham and American sandwiches, deli cut turkey sandwiches, chicken salad, jalapeño pimento cheese, Italian 6″ sub sandwiches, turkey pepper-jack 6″ sub sandwiches, turkey and swiss sandwiches, and ham and cheddar sandwiches.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections Complications may include meningitis or bloodstream infections. In pregnant women, Listeria can cause stillbirth, miscarriage, or an infection of the newborn baby.
The symptoms of a Listeria infection can take up to 70 days to appear. These symptoms can include a high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
Do I have a Food Poisoning Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Listeria induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with Listeria after eating recalled sandwiches, wraps or salads from Circle K or Valero, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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