CLASS I Food recall · Reported 6 Nov 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report

The Gambler, Dakota Toms recalled

Dakota Tom's is recalling The Gambler, Dakota Toms, distributed in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming. The recall was initiated on 11 Oct 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesExpiration date: 9/1/24 - 11/28/24

Quantity recalled80 sandwiches

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0129-2025
FDA event ID: 95573
Recalling firm: Dakota Tom's, Corsica, SD
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 11 Oct 2024
FDA classified: 13 Nov 2024
Reported: 6 Nov 2024
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Other

Timeline

11 Oct 2024	Recall initiated by company
6 Nov 2024	Published in enforcement report	+26 days
13 Nov 2024	Classified by FDA	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.

Product as listed by the FDA

The Gambler, Dakota Toms brand, Net Wt 7.8 oz, individual pre-packaged components in MEP packaging, UPC 737296601788

Where it was distributed

U.S. distribution within states in retail locations in ND, SD, WY, IA, MN. No Foreign distribution.

Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Which lots are affected?

Expiration date: 9/1/24 - 11/28/24

Where was it sold?

U.S. distribution within states in retail locations in ND, SD, WY, IA, MN. No Foreign distribution.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

2 other products · FDA event 95573

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
6 Nov 2024	CLASS I	Pepperjack Cheese Burger, Dakota Toms recalledPepperjack	Dakota Tom's	Listeria	5 states
6 Nov 2024	CLASS I	Bacon Cheeseburger , Dakota Toms recalled	Dakota Tom's	Listeria	5 states

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