Chic-A-Peas, LLC Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk
The Kane County Health Department is advising that Chic-a-Peas, LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Chic-a -Peas Baked Crunchy Chickpeas 2 oz. packages because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
No illnesses have been reported.
This announcement applies only to the Chic-a-Peas Baked Crunchy Chickpeas products listed below and does not include any other items outside the below lot codes.
Chic-a-Peas, Baked Crunchy Chickpeas, Sea Salt
- Unit Size: 2.0 oz. (57g)
- Unit Size Best By Date: 12/27/2017 UPC: 853404004033
- Lot Code: 0867
Chic-a-Peas, Baked Crunchy Chickpeas, Fresh Salsa
- Unit Size: 2.0 oz. (57g) Unit Size Best By Date: 12/27/2017
- UPC: 853404004071
- Lot Code: 0877
Chic-a-Peas, Baked Crunchy Chickpeas, Falafel
- Unit Size: 2.0 oz. (57g) Unit Size Best By Date: 12/28/2017 UPC: 853404004026
- Lot Code: 0897
- The lot codes and best by dates can be found on the back of the package.
Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogenic organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase to request a refund.
If you have any questions, you can reach out to Chic-a-Pease at info@chicapeas.com or at 800-481-5716 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.
SOURCE: Kane County Health Department news release
