Another food product pulled from store shelves Options

[Barbara]

Feb 23, 2007 11:41 PM EST

CORPUS CHRISTI - Another popular food item is now the focus of the nationwide recall. Once again there's more empty space tonight on the shelves at local H-E-B's. This time, it's a well known brand of chicken breast strips, and it follows three other recalls that have left some shoppers confused and concerned.

The latest recall involves chicken breast strips made by Oscar Mayer and Louis Rich. The concern is over listeriosis, a food poisoning that can lead to flu-like symptoms. Traces of the bacteria were found in a package made at a plant in South Carolina.

Just like with Peter Pan Peanut Butter, H-E-B stores have pulled the effected products off the shelves. The Peter Pan recall has now lead to salmonella reports in 41 states including Texas.

The jars included in the recall begin with "2111" on the lid, and they've turned up in cabinets all over the Coastal Bend.

There is also a recall of Earth's Best Organic Apple Barley Baby Food because of concerns of botulism.

A recall of certain Dole cantaloupes because certain cartons were found with salmonella also. But neither the bad baby food nor the tainted cantaloupes are carried at local stores, allowing shoppers to continue buying at least most of the items they're used too buying.

Here what consumers need to know about the chicken breast strip recall. It's for Oscar Mayer and Louis Rich products, and now includes all sizes and flavors, previously it was just certain varieties. You're asked to throw it out immediately or return it to the store.

On the web:
Peter Pan Recall
Earth's Best Baby Food Recall
Dole Cantaloupe recall
Oscar Meyer recall

Online Reporter: Bart Bedsole