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Courtesy Xochitl Mora,

The City of Laredo Health Department is urging the public not to consume the following products from Campbell Soup Supply Co. and Marie Callendar’s.

Campbell “SpaghettiO’s”: The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) has received notification from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of a recall of approximately 15,000,000 pounds of “Spaghetti Os” with Meatballs processed and canned by the Campbell Soup Supply Co. due to possible under-processing.  These products were manufactured between December 2008 and June 2010 and distributed to retail establishments nationwide.

 The CLHD is conducting a citywide inspection of all local commercial food establishments and at this time all products have been removed. The following products are subject to recall:

• 14.75-ounce cans of “SpaghettiOs” with Meatballs, bearing the identifying product code “U5” on the bottom of the can.
• 14.75-ounce cans of “SpaghettiOs” A to Z with Meatballs, bearing the identifying product code “4N” on the bottom of the can.
• 14.75-ounce cans of “SpaghettiOs” Fun Shapes with Meatballs (Cars), bearing the identifying product code “KS” on the bottom of the can.

The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “EST 4K,” as well as a “Use By” date between June 2010 and December 2011 ink-jetted on the bottom of each can.  We want to alert the public if they have any of these products, they should dispose and/or return them to the retail establishment.  Consumer questions regarding the recall should be directed to Campbell’s Hotline at (866) 495-3774.

 Marie Callendar’s : The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and CDC also announced that ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods, LLC, is recalling Marie Callender’s brand Cheesy Chicken and Rice frozen meals.  The company is recalling all Marie Callender’s brand Cheesy Chicken and Rice frozen meals regardless of production date. CDC has noted that 29 people in 14 states have been diagnosed with salmonellosis linked to Salmonella serotype Chester. Eight of the case-patients specifically reported eating this product in April and May, 2010, prior to illness onset; the last reported illness was reported on May 22.

 Again, the CLHD is conducting a citywide inspection of all local commercial food establishments and at this time all products have been removed and/or consumed.  The following products are subject to recall:

• 13-ounce packages of “Marie Callender’s Cheesy Chicken & Rice White Meat Chicken and Broccoli over Rice Topped with Rich Cheddar Sauce.”

Each package bears a label with establishment number “P-45” inside the USDA mark of inspection.  Consumers with questions about the recall should contact ConAgra Foods at 1-866-484-9610.  If you have this product please dispose and/or return it to the retail establishment.

 What is Salmonella: Most persons infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12–72 hours after infection and usually lasts 4 to 7 day. The infection is usually diagnosed by culture of a stool sample. Although most people recover without treatment, severe infections may occur especially among infants, elderly persons, and those with impaired immune systems.

For more information please call The City of Laredo Health Department, Environmental Health Division at 956-795-4904 or the Epidemiology Division at 795-4951.