Sartori Inspirations recalls dips, spreads due to Listeria risk

July 26, 2012—Sartori Inspirations recalled certain Ciolo brand dips and spreads, because they might contain onions that were recalled by Gills Onions due to a risk of Listeria contamination. Listeria is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in individuals who have weakened immune systems.

The products that are involved in this recall are the following: Famous Thick Salsa (7-ounce) that has lot code FT21921, UPC 892210001089 and a “best by” date of Aug. 7, 2012; Jalapeno Pimento Cheese (7-ounce) that has lot code JC21931, UPC 892210001409 and a best-by date of Aug. 10, 2012; Kalamata Tapenade (7-ounce) that has lot code KT21921, UPC 892210001416 and a best-by date of Aug. 14, 2012; Kalamata Tapenade (5-pound) that has lot code KX21921 and a best-by date of Aug. 7, 2012; Mango Salsa (7-ounce) that has lot code MS21991, UPC 892210001362 and a best-by date of Aug. 14, 2012; Mediterranean Tapenade (7-ounce) that has lot code MT21911 or MT21921, UPC 892210001447 and a best-by date of Aug. 13, 2012, or Aug. 14, 2012; Mediterranean Tapenade (5-pound) that has lot code MX21921 and a best-by date of Aug. 7, 2012; Pimento Cheese (7-ounce) that has lot code PM21931, UPC 892210001454 and a best-by date of Aug. 10, 2012; Salsa Cream Cheese (7-ounce) that has lot code SC21931, UPC 892210001126 and a best-by date of Aug. 8, 2012; Smoked Gouda (7-ounce) that has lot code SG21931, UPC 892210001522 and a best-by date of Aug. 10, 2012; and Tex Mex Smoked Gouda (7-ounce) that has lot code TM21931, UPC 892210001539 and a best-by date of Aug. 10, 2012.

The recalled products were distributed to Whole Foods stores in Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Texas and Washington. No illnesses were reported. Consumers shouldn’t consume the products and should return them to a Whole Foods store for a full refund.

For more information, call Sartori Inspirations at 920/449-7801 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. CT.