Date of Recall:
March 2, 2008

Product Recalled:
Discover Cuisine brand Red Curry Chicken & Jasmine Rice frozen entree

Product Information:
The following product is subject to recall:

12-ounce packages of "Discover Cuisine ™ Red Curry Chicken & Jasmine Rice." Each package bears the Canadian establishment number "Est. 302" inside the Canadian Food Inspection Agency mark of inspection as well as a "Best By" date of "12 18 08."

The frozen chicken entrées were produced on Oct. 18, 2007.

Recalling Firm :
Meijer Distribution Center
Grand Rapids, MI

Consumers with questions about the recalled product may contact the company at (734) 844-2781.

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The recalled product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis. However, listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. 

The problem was discovered through FSIS microbiological sampling.   FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product.

Distribution:   Distributors and retail establishments in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.

Press Release:    Yes 

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