No illnesses have been reported so far, according to the FSIS.
Meat producer BrucePac has recalled over 9 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry items over concerns they may be contaminated with listeria, theAccording to the agency, BrucePac, which is based in Durant, Oklahoma, is recalling approximately 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that were produced from June 19, 2024, to Oct. 8, 2024.
"These products were shipped to other establishments and distributors nationwide then distributed to restaurants and institutions," the agency said.The agency said it discovered the issue after conducting routine FSIS product testing of finished product poultry product, which came back positive for Listeria monocytogenes.There have been no confirmed reports of illnesses so far, the FSIS added.
Impacted products that are subject to recall bear establishment numbers "51205 or P-51205" inside or under the USDA mark of inspection. A full list of recalled items can be found"Restaurants, institutions, and other establishments are urged not to serve or use these products," the FSIS stated Wednesday. "These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Those who are not pregnant are likely to experience symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, stiff neck, confusion or loss of balance. Those who are pregnant are likely to experience a fever and flu-like symptoms. The CDC recommends those at higher risk of listeriosis to avoid eating meat sliced at deli counters unless heated to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit or until steaming hot just before serving. The agency also recommends calling your health care provider if you have symptoms of listeriosis and recently ate meat sliced at a deli counter.
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