Politics & Government

Frozen Meat Products Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination

Frozen, ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were shipped to CT wholesalers

 

A press release from the Connecticut Department of Public Health:

Buona Vita, Inc., a Bridgeton, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 324,770 pounds of various frozen, ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

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The problem was discovered through microbiological testing by FSIS and the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA). FSIS, ODA, and the company have not received reports of illnesses due to consumption of these products. The recalled products were shipped to wholesale distributors in CT.

The packages bear the establishment number "P-954" or "Est. 954" inside the USDA mark of inspection. View images of labels of the various products here.

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All the products are listed on the attached pdf as well.

The problem was discovered through microbiological testing by FSIS and the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA). FSIS, ODA, and the company have not received reports of illnesses due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.


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