Production of the product was completed Jan. 12. Because of the potential of foodborne illness, we urge consumers who have purchased the suspect product not to eat it and to return it to the point of purchase,'' said Margaret O'K. Glavin, associate administrator of USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service. The problem was discovered through routine FSIS microbiological sampling. 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 headaches, neck stiffness, and nausea.
At this point, FSIS has received no reports of illness associated with this product. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a physician immediately. Consumers and media with questions about the recall may contact William Koenemann, president, Koenemann Sausage Co. Inc., tel. 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.