Listeria Symptoms, Bacteria Outbreak & Meningitis Infection

A New Braunfels, Texas establishment, New Braunfels Smokehouse, recently recalled approximately 2,609 pounds of various ready-to-eat smoked turkey breast products due to possible Listeria food poisoning (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination.  The FSIS announced the recall on November 14th.  The FSIS is the Food Safety and Inspection Service division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  The problem was revealed through microbiological sampling conducted by the FSIS.

Eating foods tainted with Listeria monocytogenes can lead to listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially deadly disease.  While healthy individuals rarely contract the disease, common symptoms include neck stiffness, nausea, severe headache, high fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps.  Certain individuals, such as pregnant women, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems such as those with HIV may be at risk of serious or fatal complications.

The products involved in this recall include:

New Braunfels Smokehouse Sliced Smoked Turkey – 1 lb. packages with package code “2210″ on the label

New Braunfels Honey-Glazed Spiral Sliced Smokehouse Hickory Smoked Boneless Breast of Turkey – 4 to 6 lb. packages with package code “2180″ on the label

Stegall Boneless Hickory Smoked Turkey Breast – 4 to 6 lb. whole breast packages with code “2210″ on the label

Stegall Spiral Sliced Hickory Smoked Turkey Breast – 4 to 6 lb. whole breast packages with codes of “2180″ or “2210″ on the label

Individuals at increased risk of developing complications or those concerned about illness should seek medical attention.

Those with questions concerning the recall should contact Susan Owens, a customer service representative for the company at 800-537-6932.

These products each bear a USDA mark of inspection which includes the number P-975 inside the mark.  These products were produced on August 4th of 2010 and distributed across the nation.  They were also sold via catalogs and on the internet.

Those who become ill with listeriosis or other infections after eating tainted foods prepared or sold by others may have legal rights and be eligible for compensation of related expenses.  Contact a prominent New York food poisoning attorney to learn about your rights.

An East Haven, Connecticut company, Calabro Cheese, has recalled approximately 57 pounds of an appetizer product called Rotolini because of possible listeria contamination.  The product, which is a meat and cheese roll, was distributed to retail outlets and warehouses in Westport, Connecticut and also Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts.  There are 18 Stop & Shop stores in the two states that carry the recalled Rotolini.

The product involved in this recall is “CALABRO All Natural ROTOLINI Mozzarella & Prosciutto” in 8 ounce packages.  These packages contain an establishment number “34051M” inside the USDA mark of inspection, along with a lot number of 3190.  The recalled product was produced on November 15, 2010.  FSIS personnel discovered the contamination through microbiological sampling.  To date, there have been no reports of illness in connection with the recalled Rotolini.

Customers are asked to return unused portions of the product to the store where they purchases it, or to bring the receipt in for a full refund.  Consumers are asked to call Calabro Cheese customer service representative Tijae Silva with questions or concerns at (203) 469-1311 ext. 101.  It was also stated that this product was not part of the National School Lunch Program.

Listeria food poisoning is a common organism found in nature, however consuming foods tainted with the bacteria may result in flu-like illness.  Common symptoms of listeriosis, a complication of the listeria bacteria, include severe headache, nausea, high fever and neck stiffness.  Pregnant women who develop listeriosis may suffer miscarriages or stillbirths; the elderly, young children and individuals with a weakened immune system are at higher risk of developing serious complications as well.  Those concerned about illness related to listeria should contact their doctor or health care provider.

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Del Bueno, a Grandview, Washington company, has recently recalled several brands of cheese due to possible Listeria  monocytogenes contamination.  The Food and Drug Administration made this announcement on November 17th.  According to the FDA website, this recall resulted when environmental and finished product samples tested positive for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The products involved in this recall include:

Queso Panela Fresh Cheese UPC 753182814056 with a date code from present through February 10, 2011.

Requeson Mexican Style Ricotta Cheese UPC 753182814070 with date codes from present through January 20, 2011.

Queso Enchilado Dry Cheese – no UPC code.  Date codes up to and including March 15, 2011.

Queso Fresco Fresh Cheese UPC 75318225028 – 16 oz. package and UPC 753182814063 – 3 lb. packages.  Date codes for these products are up to and including February 10, 2011.

These products were distributed to retail markets in Oregon and Washington, as well as a flea market in Pasco, Washington.  To date, no listeria food poisoning illnesses have been reported in connection with the cheese products.  Del Bueno has taken the products off of retail shelves, and notified customers of the recall.  They are working in cooperation with the FDA to recall the tainted cheese products.

Date codes can be found on the backs of the packages involved.  Consumers who have purchased the recalled cheese are asked to return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.  You may also contact the company with any questions or concerns at 425-503-3823 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Pacific time.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that usually causes symptoms such as severe headache, fever, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea and stiffness.  While healthy individuals normally have mild symptoms for only a short time, certain individuals may develop serious or even fatal complications.  Young children, the frail or elderly, and individuals with a weakened or compromised immune system may be at greater risk of infection.

Contact a reputable New York food poisoning attorney to learn about your rights and food poisoning.