Listeria Concern Causes Firm To Recall Salami
Pick Hungarian Salami Distributed In U.S.
The product being recalled is Pick Hungarian Salami, which is sold in 2.75-pound sticks and bears the code "L23" on the label.
The salami was produced in Hungary on Jan. 23, and distributed to stores and delis in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Ohio.
"Because of the potential for food borne illness, we want consumers to be aware of the recall," Thomas J. Billy, FSIS administrator, said. "Purchasers of salami packaged at the retail level may wish to ask if they received the recalled salami."
FSIS discovered the problem through its routine import monitoring program for the Listeria bacteria.
Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease, according to the FSIS. They report that healthy people rarely contract listeriosis. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, and nausea. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weak immune systems -- infants, people who are frail and people with chronic disease, HIV infection or who are taking chemotherapy.
FSIS has received no reports of illness associated with consumption of this product.
Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a physician.
Anyone with questions on the recall can contact Liberty Richter at (210) 843-8900. Consumers with food-safety questions can call the USDA Meat and Poultry hotline at (800) 535-4555.
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