The products were produced from May 1 to December 11. They were distributed nationwide and to two other countries through grocery stores, restaurants and institutions. If consumers have any of the recalled products, they should not eat them, but return them to the point of purchase. 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.
It can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weak immune systems-infants, the frail or elderly, and persons with chronic disease, with HIV infection, or taking chemotherapy. Consumers who feel they have symptoms of listeriosis should contact their physicians. Some of the products were sold at retail grocery stores in packages that can be identified by consumers. Cargill Turkey Products has contacted establishments who purchased those products, which are being removed and returned. Consumers who are concerned whether they may have eaten any of the products should contact their local grocery stores or restaurants.