An Illinois company recalled 36,000 prepackaged turkey sandwiches because they may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause a life-threatening infection. Landshire recalled the sandwiches after sample testing found some contained listeria bacteria.
Listeria can cause fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea and diarrhea.
Healthy people recover quickly, but listeria can cause serious, sometimes fatal, infections in children, the elderly and people with weak immune systems. It is especially dangerous for pregnant women. It can cause miscarriages and stillbirths even if the mother experiences no symptoms. The Food and Drug Administration said no illnesses have been reported yet. But consumers who have purchased the sandwiches are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.