BOSTON (AP) – Boston Salads and Provisions Co. Inc. is recalling containers of coleslaw salad with sell-by dates of Nov. 9 and Nov. 11 because they could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a microorganism that can cause serious or fatal infections.

Children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems are most susceptible.

It can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Healthy adults can experience symptoms including fevers, severe headaches, nausea and diarrhea.

The slaw was sold in New Hampshire, but not in Maine.

AlsoNew York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

The cole slaw was sold in 5-, 10- and 30-pound bulk containers and 1-pound retail containers. The salad was sold in supermarkets, delicatessens and convenience stores under the following brand names: Boston Salads & Provisions Co., Inc., Dietz and Watson Inc., Hummel Brothers Inc.

No illnesses have been linked to the recall, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.

An FDA news release about the recall included a statement from Boston Salads’ president, John Zofchak, who said the company’s quality-control system identified possible contamination.

The company did not immediately respond to messages left at its Boston office seeking further comment.

The recall comes after the FDA sent Boston Salads a warning letter on Sept. 7 that said the agency found “serious violations” of food safety regulations at the company’s processing plant during three inspections last summer.

FDA spokesman Michael Herndon said Thursday that the recall was unrelated to the issues identified in the warning letter.

For more information on the recall, call 617-541-9046, extension 14, or visit http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html.