Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips manufactured by Mikesell’s Potato Chip Company is subject to recall because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, a dangerous bacteria.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) environmental testing revealed that the presence of Salmonella was found on equipment at Valley Milk Products, a secondary supplier to All American Seasoning, the seasoning supplier for the Nacho Cheese seasoning.
Salmonella Information
Salmonella is a bacterium capable of causing a serious and sometimes life-threatening infection known as salmonellosis. One of the most common foodborne illnesses, it can occur when food contaminated by Salmonella is consumed.
Salmonella Symptoms
Symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning (salmonellosis) may include diarrhea (sometimes bloody), abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, and joint pain. Symptoms usually appear within 6 to 72 hours after eating a Salmonella contaminated food.
The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to suffer the severe effects of salmonellosis.
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Tortilla Chips Recall information
The recalled Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips were distributed in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois.
The product comes in a 2.25 ounce, package marked with UPC # 071104005543 on the back and with a sell by date of FEB0216, FEB1617 stamped on the upper right corner.
