Meat Block, Inc., a Muskegon, Mich., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 180 pounds of sliced roast beef and sliced boneless ham that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes , the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. The roast beef and ham were sliced and packaged April 20, and distributed to restaurants in Muskegon County. 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 headache, neck stiffness, and nausea.
FSIS has received no reports of illness associated 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.