A total of 75 ready-made food products containing meat were recalled.
This occurred due to concerns that approximately 10,000,000 pounds of meat contained listeria.
This product was originally produced in the US because the manufacturer, BrucePac, warned against precooking red meat and poultry products.
BrucePac produces custom-made, pre-cooked proteins available to top brands in leading foodservice operators, retail and other channels.
According to the US Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Listeria monocytogenes was clearly visible in this product after routine testing.
Listeria infection is a foodborne bacterial illness that can be especially dangerous for those over 65 years of age, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems.
The full names of all contaminated products were released by FSIS and consumers are asked to check for recalled products with company numbers 51205 or P-51205 which can be found on the packaging or just below the USDA inspection mark.
Its products have been sold in stores, restaurants, and institutions across America.
According to the Daily Mail, FSIS has so far not reported any illnesses or deaths linked to the product.
“FSIS is concerned that some products may be available for use in restaurants, institutions, and other establishments,” the BruceCap recall notice said.
“This… may be on store shelves or in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers.
“Restaurants, institutions and other establishments are advised not to serve or use these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.”
How this contamination occurred in these red foods is unclear, but the bacteria may have entered the factory through improper processing of chicken breasts.
This is thought to be because infected chicken breasts are likely to spread to other products during processing.
“This… may be on store shelves or in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers.
“Restaurants, institutions and other establishments are advised not to serve or use these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.”
How this contamination occurred in these red foods is unclear, but the bacteria may have entered the factory through improper processing of chicken breasts.
This is thought to be because infected chicken breasts are likely to spread to other products during processing.