Both products were packaged Jan. 25. The hot dogs were distributed to retail establishments and commissaries in Florida, Missouri, New York, Virginia, Ohio, Connecticut, Oklahoma, Delaware, Kansas, Nebraska, Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Maryland. U.S. Army laboratory results of March 24 indicated the presence of Listeria monocytogenes . 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.
FSIS has received no reports of illness directly linked with consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a physician. Thoroughly reheating food can help kill any bacteria that might be present. If you cannot reheat these foods, do not eat them. Also wash cutting boards, dishes, and utensils.