The Recall Desk
CriticalUSDA FSIS·132-2015·Announced 2015-10-26

Adolf's Meat Products Recalls Assorted Deli Meat Due to Listeria Risk

Adolf's Meat Products is recalling approximately 224 pounds of assorted deli meats produced in October 2015 due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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 severity rubric, an FDA Class I or USDA Class I classification mandates a score of 5 (Critical), regardless of the absence of reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Adolf's Meat Products, a Hartford, Connecticut establishment, is recalling approximately 224 pounds of assorted meat products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall includes smoked kielbasa, hams, Canadian bacon, bone-in pork loins, and liverwurst produced on October 20, 2015. These products were sold at the company's store, Adolf's Meat & Sausage Kitchen, in Hartford, Connecticut.

The recall was initiated after routine sample testing by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) detected the potential for Listeria contamination. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. Listeriosis is a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The recalled items should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS advises consumers to reheat ready-to-eat products until steaming hot to reduce the risk of Listeria infection.

The recalled product

Product
Adolf's Meat Products Recalls Assorted Deli Meat Due to Possible Listeria Adulteration
Brand
Adolf's Meat Products
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.