FSIS Public Health Alert for Frozen Pork and Chicken Due to Listeria
The USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for frozen ready-to-eat fried chicken and pork sausage products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The hazard involves Listeria monocytogenes, which is a high-risk pathogen. Although no illnesses have been reported, the potential for serious infection in vulnerable populations meets the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert on May 9, 2017, concerning frozen ready-to-eat fried chicken and pork sausage products produced by Pinnacle Foods, Inc. in Jackson, Tennessee. The alert was triggered after environmental samples collected on May 1, 2017, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. These products are subject to a recall initiated by Pinnacle Foods for its FDA-regulated items.
The affected products were produced between February 4, 2016, and May 4, 2017, and include 5.5-oz. individual frozen microwavable dinners with Aunt Jemima French Toast and Sausage (UPC 051000063915) and 16-oz. individual frozen microwavable dinners with Hungry-Man Selects Boneless Fried Chicken & Waffles (UPC 658276202903). These items bear the USDA establishment numbers EST. 9132 or P-138 and were distributed to retail locations nationwide.
FSIS stated there have been no confirmed reports of illnesses due to consumption of these products. However, Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, stiff neck, confusion, and loss of balance.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions can contact Pinnacle Foods Consumer Care at 1-888-299-7646.
The recalled product
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- FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Pork and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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