More than 1,500 pounds of pork recalled over Listeria contamination risk

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   Pork Recall Issued Over Listeria Risk

   Federal authorities announced a recall of more than 1,500 pounds of ready-to-eat pork products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service stated that Prime Line Distributors of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Ferrarini USA of Hoboken, New Jersey, are recalling approximately 1,513 pounds of dry-cured pork jowl products. The affected items were distributed to retail locations across New York, New Jersey, and six other states. Consumers who have purchased these items are advised not to consume them.

   Why it matters

   Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The highest warning level has been issued for this distribution due to the severity of potential health risks associated with the bacteria. Meat recalls of this nature trigger mandatory checks by federal inspectors to determine the exact batch origins and distribution paths.

   What is confirmed

   • Prime Line Distributors, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Ferrarini USA, Inc., of Hoboken, New Jersey, are recalling approximately 1,513 pounds of ready-to-eat dry-cured pork jowl products.
   • The recalled pork products were distributed to New York, New Jersey, and six other states.
   • The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall on Sept. 6 due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

   What to watch next

   • Updates from the USDA regarding specific product labels, lot codes, or UPC numbers.
   • Reports of any confirmed illnesses linked to the recalled pork jowl products.
   Sources used for this update (11)

   1. scrippsnews.com — Recall issued for 1,500 pounds of pork products due to possible listeria
   2. PIX11 — Pork sold in NY, NJ recalled for Listeria: USDA
   3. upi.com — USDA recalls 1,500 pounds of pork products distributed to eight states
   4. Newsweek — Pork Recall in 8 States as Highest Warning Issued Over Listeria Concerns
   5. NBC 5 Chicago — Thousands of pounds of pork recalled over possible listeria contamination
   6. Fox Business — More than 1,500 pounds of pork recalled over Listeria contamination risk
   7. New York Post — More than 1,500 pounds of imported meat shipped to NY, NJ and six other states recalled over Listeria concerns
   8. newsday.com — Pork recall announced over listeria concerns in 1,500 pounds of guanciale
   9. USA Today — Over 1,500 pounds of pork recalled. See affected products
   10. www.indystar.com — Over 1,500 pounds of pork recalled. See affected products
   11. www.clickorlando.com — Florida distributor recalls 1,500 pounds of pork over Listeria risk
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