North Carolina-based SunBurst Foods is voluntarily recalling all its products under Sunburst and Fresh Bites brands as well as private labeled products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms of infection may include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
The recall, which affects products of all codes, all sell-by dates and sizes, was initiated following sampling and testing performed by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services.
The products being recalled were sold in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia.
Products not manufactured but distributed by SunBurst such as cakes, burritos, and chips are not affected by the recall.
SunBurst noted that consumers who have purchased the affected products are requested to destroy them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.