Plainview Recall Update - Meal kits

Traditions of Pearl, Miss. is recalling an undetermined amount of various boxed pre-packaged meal kits. The boxes contain separate portions of instant nonfat dried milk, which was previously recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.

The pre-packaged meals were distributed nationwide to various food distributors and regional nutrition service providers. These meals were not available for consumer purchase.
The products being recalled are:

Boxes of "TRADITIONS MEAL SOLUTIONS" prepackaged meal kits.
Boxes of "ILSmeals Home Meal Delivery Service" prepackaged meal kits.

The weight and ingredient, or item, statements vary on the master boxes. Each box contains approximately two to 12 meals. The instant nonfat dried milk products were packaged in the master shipping boxes on various dates ranging from January 28, 2008 to June 5, 2009. The final shipping containers bear the establishment number "EST. 18350" and/or "P-18350" within the USDA mark of inspection printed on the side of the box. The only component that represents a hazard is the nonfat dried milk product. The packet of nonfat dry milk should not be used or consumed.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall should contact company Quality Assurance Manager, Marcia Guymon, at (601) 420-8806; media inquiries should be directed to Elmer McInnis, Executive Vice President of Procurement, at (601) 664-3138.

Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. Salmonella infections can be life-threatening, especially to those with weak immune systems, such as infants, the elderly, and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. The most common manifestations of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever within eight to 72 hours. Additional symptoms may be chills, headache, nausea and vomiting that can last up to seven days.

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