The bologna was produced on May 16, and distributed to grocery delicatessens in Rochester and the Finger Lakes area of New York. Zweigle's is voluntarily recalling the bologna based on the results of microbiological sampling by the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets reported to the company. Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis.
Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, and nausea.
FSIS has received no reports of illness associated with consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a physician. Notice of this product warning was sent via email to SafeMail subscribers June 9, 2000. Safety Alerts compiles comprehensive safety recall information for the United States. SafeMail is a free email service to warn consumers of faulty products and contaminated foods.