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M.C.I. Foods Inc. has recalled over 90,000 pounds of ready-to-eat breakfast burritos and wraps due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall on Saturday (October 18) after M.C.I. Foods reported a positive Listeria result in the scrambled egg component of the products during routine testing.
The affected items, produced between September 17 and October 14, were distributed nationwide to food service institutions, including schools, as part of the USDA's National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. The recall includes products from the Los Cabos, El Mas Fino, and Midamar brands, all of which contain eggs. These products bear the establishment numbers EST. 1162A or P-5890A inside the USDA inspection mark.
According to Cleveland.com, consumption of food contaminated with Listeria can lead to listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, those with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and newborns. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache, and gastrointestinal issues.
As reported by AL.com, there are currently no confirmed illnesses related to the recall. The FSIS urges institutions to dispose of the products and advises anyone experiencing symptoms to seek medical attention.
For more information, consumers can contact M.C.I. Foods at 888-345-5364 or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
What foods are affected?
- El Mas Fino’s Egg, Ham, and Cheese Breakfast Burrito (Lot Code: 80903)
- El Mas Fino’s Egg, Sausage, and Cheese Breakfast Burrito (Lot Code: 80897)
- Los Cabos’ Egg, Cheese, Potato & Cooked Sausage Crumbles (Made with Turkey) Breakfast Wrap (Lot Code: 80900)
- Los Cabos’ Egg, Cheese & Cooked Sausage Crumbles (Made with Turkey) Breakfast Wrap (Lot Code: 80872; 80876; 80881)
- Los Cabos’ Cheese, Cooked Sausage Crumbles (Made with Turkey) & Egg Breakfast Wrap (Lot Code: 80892; 80898; 80931)
- Midamar’s Egg, Cheese & Beef with Sausage Seasoning Breakfast Wrap (Lot Code: 80972; 80977)