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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·034-2022·Announced 2022-09-24

Behrmann Meat and Processing Inc. Recalling Ready-to-Eat Meat Products Due to Listeria Contamination

Behrmann Meat and Processing Inc. is recalling approximately 87,382 pounds of ready-to-eat meat products because tests detected possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No confirmed cases of illness have been reported since the September 24, 2022 recall announcement.

The agency’s classification

USDA FSIS: Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as a USDA Class I recall, which per the severity rubric mandates a minimum severity score of 4. Although no confirmed illnesses have been reported, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product creates a high-risk scenario requiring immediate consumer action and falls under the 'USDA Class I' criterion that prevents scoring lower than 4.

Plain-English summary

Behrmann Meat and Processing Inc., an Albers, Illinois establishment, is recalling approximately 87,382 pounds of various ready-to-eat (RTE) meat products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Laboratory testing by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the manufacturer identified Listeria in the processing environment and finished products produced between July 7, 2022 and September 9, 2022. The affected lot code is EST 20917, and the products were shipped to retail locations and wholesale distributors in Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri.

No confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions have been received since the recall was issued. Consumers are strongly advised not to consume these products and should either discard them or return them to the place of purchase. The products contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause listeriosis, a serious infection primarily affecting older adults, immunocompromised individuals, and pregnant women and their newborns.

This recall is classified as a Class I recall by USDA FSIS, indicating a potential for serious health consequences. While no illnesses have been reported, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes warrants immediate consumer action. Those with concerns about exposure should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Behrmann Meat and Processing Inc. Recalls Various Ready-to-Eat Meat Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Brand
Behrmann Meat & Processing, Inc.
Manufacturer
Behrmann Meat & Processing, Inc.
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat Meat
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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