Chicken Recall Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

A Canadian firm, Al-Safa US, has recalled imported frozen ready-to-eat hen merchandise that could be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the US Division of Agriculture’s Meals Security and Inspection Service (FSIS) introduced this previous Friday.

These frozen ready-to-eat hen merchandise used for kebab meals have been produced on June 5 in Canada and imported to america on June 13, and June 21.

The next particular merchandise are topic to recall:

• 12.1-oz. cardboard field bundle containing “Al Safa Halal Charcoal Grilled Hen Seekh Kebab Grilled, Minced, Hen Patty Kebab” with “NOV 30 25” and “0605404” printed on a sticker on the skin of the bundle.
• 14.11-oz. cardboard field bundle containing “Al Safa Halal Absolutely Cooked Hen Chapli Kebab Seasoned Hen Patty” with “NOV 30 25” and “0605416” printed on a sticker on the skin of the bundle.

The merchandise topic to recall bear institution quantity “866” contained in the Canadian mark of inspection. These things have been shipped to retail areas nationwide.

FSIS found the issue after performing routine product testing and the outcomes indicated the product could also be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Signs and Remedy

Listeria in wholesome folks might have short-term signs akin to a fever, headache, stiffness, and gastrointestinal discomfort, together with diarrhea. Nevertheless, in kids, seniors, and folks with weakened immune techniques, this foodborne an infection might be extra extreme and could possibly be deadly in some circumstances. The an infection may trigger miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant ladies. For anybody who’s struggling these signs after consuming these merchandise, they’re advisable to contact a healthcare supplier instantly.²

By way of remedy, for these with delicate signs, no remedy is required, however extreme or critical infections might be handled with antibiotics, in response to the Mayo Clinic.³ Moreover, throughout being pregnant, immediate antibiotic remedy would possibly assist hold the an infection from affecting the newborn Mayo writes on its web site.³

For These Who Bought These Merchandise

Based on FSIS, there have been no confirmed studies of adversarial reactions on account of consumption of those merchandise. Nevertheless, for anybody involved about contracting listeria, they need to contact a healthcare supplier.

In its assertion, FSIS mentioned it was involved that some merchandise could also be in shoppers’ freezers. Shoppers who’ve bought these merchandise are urged to not eat them. For anybody who purchased these merchandise, they’re suggested to discard them or return them to the place of buy.

Moreover, shoppers with meals security questions can name the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or ship a query by way of e mail to [email protected]. For shoppers that must report an issue with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the web Digital Shopper Grievance Monitoring System might be accessed 24 hours a day.

References

1.Al-Safa US LLC Remembers Frozen Prepared-To-Eat Hen Merchandise As a consequence of Potential Listeria Contamination. FSIS Announcement. July 5, 2024. Accessed July 9, 2024.
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/al-safa-us-llc-recalls-frozen-ready-eat-chicken-products-due-possible-listeria

2. Parkinson J. Nationwide Listeria Outbreak With Hyperlinks to Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese. Contagion. February 7, 2024. Accessed July 9, 2024.
https://www.contagionlive.com/view/nationwide-listeria-outbreak-with-links-to-queso-fresco-and-cotija-cheese

3. Listeria an infection. Mayo Clinic. February 11, 2022. Accessed July 9, 2024.https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/listeria-infection/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355275