The smoked beef jerky was produced on June 23, and distributed at the wholesale and retail level in Connecticut, Florida, and Massachusetts. If they find the recalled products, consumers should not eat them, but return them to the point of purchase. 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. Notice of this product warning was sent via email to SafeMail subscribers July 7, 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.