UPDATE::North Carolina Food Firm Shuts Down Two Weeks After Major Recall For Listeria Contamination – Consumerist

Just two weeks after recalling more than 150 food products for possible listeria contamination, a North Carolina-based food distributor is reportedly closing its doors.

WCTI-TV reports that SunBurst Foods, which distributed a plethora of pre-packaged foods, closed its doors this week leaving nearly 100 employees without a job.

A spokesperson for SunBurst didn’t explain why the company chose to shut its doors instead of fixing any issues that may have contributed to the possible contamination.

“We determined that it was just in the best interest to shut down,” the spokesperson told WCTI.

North Carolina Food Firm Shuts Down Two Weeks After Major Recall For Listeria Contamination – Consumerist

Chili Dogs, Sandwiches And More Than 150 Other Foods Recalled For Possible Listeria Contamination – Consumerist

The recall was initiated after a sampling by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services found traces of listeria.

Recalled items include a variety of cold sandwiches, salads, breakfast meals, packaged fruit, desserts and snacks. A full list of recalled products can be found online.

Private labels included in the recall include River Edge Farms, CFW, Southern Zest, CJ’s Vending, Binford Street Deli, Middle Georgia Vendors, Roanoke Foods, Select Foods, and Jesse Jones.

SunBurst Foods is unaware of any illnesses related to the recalled products. Consumers who may have purchased the affected products are urged to destroy the items or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

Chili Dogs, Sandwiches And More Than 150 Other Foods Recalled For Possible Listeria Contamination – Consumerist