Spokane Product of Spokane, Washington is recalling Northwest Cuisine Creations and Fresh&Local sandwiches that were made with green and red leaf lettuce and foodservice lettuce filets because they were grown at Adams Bros. Farming, Inc. That farm has been associated with the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to romaine lettuce. Public health investigators found the bacteria in the sediment of a reservoir near the fields of that farm.
The recalled products have the Northwest Cuisine Creations and Fresh&Local labels. They have the “Best Buy” dates of 12/14/18 – 12/21/18. The products were distributed to grocery markets in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Oregon. In addition, Green Leaf Filets (no label) in five and ten pound containers are being recalled from foodservice accounts.
You can see the long list of recalled products, along with the package size, net weight, UPC number, brand, and best by date range at the FDA web site. The recalled products include Italian Hoagie, Turkey-Bacon-Cheddar, Turkey Swiss, Ham & Cheese, Club Sandwich, Tuscan Turkey Roast Beef Hoagie, and Italian Hoagie, Turkey Hoagie w/Avocado Spread, and Turkey Swiss, among others.
Filtered and treated water from the reservoir where the bacteria was found may have come into contact with the lettuce after it was harvested. None of the filtered, treated water has tested positive for E. coli bacteria. This recall is being issued out of an abundance of caution. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Check your refrigerator or freezer to see if you have any of these recalled sandwiches. If you have, throw them away immediately. You can also take them back to the place of purchase. Wash your hands well with soap and water after handling these products.
