These products are not sold from any other location. Consumers are urged to discard or return the product to the Sulfur Springs Meat Packer, Inc. retail store. The problem was discovered through routine 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 headache, neck stiffness and nausea.
Listeria monocytogenes is an environmental contaminant that is found in unsanitary surroundings. Further samples are being tested at the plant to ensure public safety. Notice of this product warning was sent via email to SafeMail subscribers March 3, 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.