Sushi Recalled by Grocery Chain After Supplier has Potential Listeria Contamination Issues

Price Chopper, a northeast-based supermarket chain is recalling sushi product produced by AFC Franchise Corp due to the potential to be contaminated by Listeria.  There was no information on which item was involved, but being that two stores from different states had suspect product, it is more likely an ingredient issue than a store issue.

AFC franchises sushi bars that are often located in supermarkets.  AFC provides the know-how and materials to allow a franchisee to operate a sales space in a grocery store.  AFC had a recall early this past year for packages of edamame due to Listeria.

Many of the ingredients used in making sushi have the sufficient nutrients and are stored under conditions that allow the growth of Listeria.   Once the product is made and packaged in the store, there is always the risk of consumer mishandling, in this case, storing at elevated temperatures.  This would exacerbate the situation by allowing more growth.

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Price Chopper recalls packaged sushi made with tuna
By David Hermanovitch
Posted: Jan 09, 2018

WBNG) -- Sushi is being recalled from all Price Chopper stores for listeria concerns.

Price Chopper and Market 32 Supermarkets announced a voluntary manufacturer recall on all varieties of packaged sushi made with tuna by AFC Sushi.

According to the company, sushi packages were sold from the prepared foods case in the deli departments of Price Chopper and Market 32 stores.

Affected sushi has only been found at Price Chopper stores in Rotterdam, New York and Edwardsville, Pennsylvania, but AFC Sushi is recalling the products in all stores due to possible listeria contamination of the tuna.

Customers who want to return any affected product may do so for a full refund at their local Price Chopper or Market 32 store.

For more information, click here or call (866) 467-8744.

Below is a full list of product names and UPC codes listed in the recall.