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State
Public Health Director Warns Consumers to Check Their Freezers and
Throw Out Recalled Pot Pies
Consumers
Are Still Eating These Pot Pies and Becoming Ill
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[November 17, 2007]
SPRINGFIELD -- Dr. Damon T. Arnold, state
public health director, is warning consumers again to throw out
frozen pot pies that could be linked to a multistate outbreak of
salmonellosis. Last month, ConAgra Foods voluntarily recalled an
undetermined amount of all varieties of frozen pot pie products the
company produced under multiple brand names, including chicken,
turkey and beef varieties.
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 "If you currently have pot pies in your freezer, even if you bought
them a couple months ago, you need to pay attention to this recall,"
Arnold said. "The Illinois Department of Public Health continues to
receive reports of ill people who have consumed the recalled pot
pies within the last month. Salmonellosis can cause diarrhea,
abdominal cramps and fever within eight to 72 hours. Additional
symptoms may include chills, headache, nausea and vomiting that can
last up to seven days. Consumers should not eat these pot pies."
To date, Illinois has a total of 15 cases of salmonella that are
believed to be associated with eating the recalled pot pies,
compared with six cases as of Oct. 12, when IDPH first warned
consumers.
The following brands and all
varieties -- including chicken, turkey and beef -- of frozen pot pie
products are subject to this recall:
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Banquet
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Albertson's
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Food Lion
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Great Value
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Hill Country Fare
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Kirkwood
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Kroger
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Meijer
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Western Family
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These frozen pot pies include all varieties in 7-ounce
single-serving packages bearing an establishment number "P-9" or
"Est. 1059" printed on the side of the package.
Between Jan. 1 and Oct. 29, at least 272 cases have matched the
national outbreak in 35 states. At least 65 people have been
hospitalized.
Consumers with questions about the recall and what to do if they
have these pot pies may contact the toll-free line at 866-484-8671.
[Text from
Illinois
Department of Public Health news release received from the
Illinois Office of Communication and Information]
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