Charlotte, NC - In compliance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Simply Potatoes is voluntarily recalling Southwest Style Hash Browns and Homestyle Slices. This recall is due to the fact that during routine laboratory testing, a package of Simply Potatoes Southwest Style Hash Browns was shown to contain Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
Listeria can cause the following symptoms: fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea. Five days to three weeks after ingestion of the bacterium, Listeria can access all body areas, including the central nervous system, heart, and eyes. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.