Listeria Concerns Prompt California Company to Recall Guacamole Products from Multiple States

Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted information about a food recall initiated by a company based in California. The recall was launched after positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes on two packages collected for the FDA’s random sample testing program.

The guacamole products were distributed throughout California, Nevada and Hawaii. Fortunately, at the time of the recall notice, no reports of human illnesses had been recorded. Consumers are being urged to throw away or return the guacamole products in questions.

“Even though there are no known illnesses involved with this case, the cost to companies involved in recalls and the public relations’ challenges they typically face are often substantial,” said Michael Chapman, Laboratory Manager at LA Testing’s Huntington Beach facility. “Had anyone become ill from eating Listeria contaminated foods, the groups most at risk include pregnant women, seniors and people with a weakened immune system. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that at least 90% of people who get Listeria infections are in a high risk group. The CDC also reports that Listeria is the 3^rd leading cause of death from food poisoning.”

Working to prevent contaminated foods from reaching the public and causing costly product recalls are the food scientists at LA Testing. They offer advanced food testing services to identify Listeria and other foodborne pathogens. These services are also instrumental for evaluating and confirming disinfection procedures at food processing facilities. In the event of an outbreak, testing can facilitate the process of quickly pinpointing its source to prevent further infections.

To learn more about Listeria and other food testing and labeling services, please visit www.LATesting.com or www.FoodTestingLab.com, email  info@LATesting.com  or call (800) 755-1794. 

About LA Testing

LA Testing is California’s leading laboratory for indoor air quality testing of asbestos, mold, lead, VOCs, formaldehyde, soot, char, ash and smoke damage, particulates and other chemicals.  In addition, LA Testing offers a full range of air sampling and investigative equipment to professionals and the general public. LA Testing maintains an extensive list of accreditations including: AIHA LAP LLC., AIHA ELLAP, AIHA EMLAP and AIHA IHLAP, CDC Elite, NVLAP, State of California, State of Hawaii Department of Health and other states.  LA Testing, along with the EMSL Analytical, Inc. network, has multiple laboratories throughout California including South Pasadena, Huntington Beach, San Leandro and San Diego.

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