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. Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Mark Smith, vice president, Smith Packing Co., tel. Notice of this product warning was sent via email to SafeMail subscribers March 15, 2000. Safety Alerts compiles comprehensive safety recall information for the United States.