Additional testing by an independent company has traced the contamination to an outside supplier. Testing at the Regal Food Service plant has returned negative results for Listeria. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled product. 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.
Listeria monocytogenes is an environmental contaminant that is found in unsanitary surroundings. Notice of this product warning was sent via email to SafeMail subscribers March 4, 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. LLC Copyright 1998 - 2001.