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7-Eleven recalls sandwiches and wraps over Listeria concerns

Tonya Costoff Medeiros

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7-Eleven recalls sandwiches and wraps over Listeria concerns
Egg, Bacon & Cheddar on English Muffin is one of the affected products. ©Image Credit: 7-Eleven

Convenience is something everyone appreciates when it comes to food, but before you grab a bite to eat at 7-Eleven, you'll want to be aware of a recall. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has released a recall notice on 16 ready-to-eat products due to concerns of Listeria contamination.

Recalled items were sold in several Canadian provinces

There are several packaged, ready-to-eat sandwiches, wraps, and subs that have landed on the recall list. They are located in 7-Eleven stores in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia, Canada.

All the sandwiches have "best before" dates from April 12 through April 15, but you may have purchased one and put it in the freezer to enjoy later.

These are all 7-Eleven branded products, so you can easily look at the label and see if it applies to what you've got.

The specific items recalled

In terms of which items are included in the recall, the list is quite big. Here's a look at a few of the items on it.

  • Turkey, Ham & Swiss Sub
  • Chicken Caesar Wrap
  • Egg, Bacon & Cheddar on English Muffin
  • Pizza Sub
  • Roast Beef Wedge
  • Hungryman Sub
  • Tuna Salad Wedge

You can view the full list of recalled items by visiting the Government of Canada Recalls and Safety Alerts webpage.

Consumers are being told to throw the products out

If you do have any of these products in your house, make sure you dispose of them right away. You're being told not to eat them or distribute them. You can also return them to 7-Eleven.

Listeria is tricky because you may not see any signs of spoiled food, so you eat it thinking it's fine.

Symptoms of Listeria can range from mild to severe, and can even be life-threatening. It can cause symptoms such as headaches, fever, vomiting, nausea, neck stiffness, and muscle aches.

Too serious to take a risk

The fact is that Listeria is much too serious to risk it. If you suspect you may have one of the recalled products, you're wise to play it safe and not eat it.

Sources: Government of Canada Recalls and Safety Alerts, AllRecipes

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