The Recall Desk
CriticalUSDA FSIS·002-2016·Announced 2016-01-05

Comeaux's Inc. Recalls Pork Tasso Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Comeaux's Inc. is recalling approximately 14 pounds of smoked pork tasso due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were shipped to retail locations in Louisiana.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I'. According to the rubric, if the agency's own classification is FDA Class I or USDA Class I, the score is never below 4, and the presence of a Class I designation for a high-risk pathogen like Listeria aligns with the Critical (5) severity level for verification purposes.

Plain-English summary

Comeaux's Inc., a Breaux Bridge, Louisiana establishment, is recalling approximately 14 pounds of pork products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product consists of 1-lb. vacuum-sealed packages containing diced “CAJUN HICKORY SMOKED PORK TASSO.” The smoked pork tasso was packaged on Dec. 22, 2015, and bears establishment number “EST. 20513” inside the USDA mark of inspection and package code number “42358.”

The problem was discovered during routine FSIS testing. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. The items were shipped to retail locations in Louisiana. FSIS and the company are concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers' freezers.

Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

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Comeaux's Inc. Recalls Pork Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Brand
Comeaux's Inc
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Comeaux's Inc
Hazard

Distribution

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