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Over 1,500 pounds of pork recalled. See affected products

The USDA is recalling more than 1,500 pounds of ready-to-eat pork jowl, specifically guanciale, imported from Italy and distributed across eight states. The recall follows routine import reinspection testing that confirmed a product sample positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Two companies handled the distribution of the affected products. While the contamination risk is present, there are currently no confirmed reports of illness linked to the consumption of these pork products. Consumers who suspect illness are advised to contact healthcare providers.

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  • ✓ The USDA recalled more than 1,500 pounds of pork products.
  • ✓ The affected products are imported ready-to-eat pork jowl from Italy.
  • ✓ The recall covers distributions in eight states.
  • ✓ The recall was triggered by a positive test for Listeria monocytogenes during routine import reinspection.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 8 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The USDA confirmed the recall of over 1,500 pounds of Italian guanciale distributed to eight states after positive listeria tests.

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  1. USDA Recalls Over 1,500 Pounds of Imported Italian Pork Jowl

    The USDA is recalling more than 1,500 pounds of ready-to-eat pork jowl, specifically guanciale, imported from Italy and distributed across eight states. The recall follows routine import reinspection testing that confirmed a product sample positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Two companies handled the distribution of the affected products. While the contamination risk is present, there are currently no confirmed reports of illness linked to the consumption of these pork products. Consumers who suspect illness are advised to contact healthcare providers.

    Why it matters

    Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in adults and children. Ready-to-eat products are particularly sensitive as they may not undergo further cooking to kill bacteria. This recall targets a specific imported specialty meat distributed in a limited number of US states.

    What is confirmed

    • The USDA recalled more than 1,500 pounds of pork products.
    • The affected products are imported ready-to-eat pork jowl from Italy.
    • The recall covers distributions in eight states.
    • The recall was triggered by a positive test for Listeria monocytogenes during routine import reinspection.
    • Two companies distributed the recalled pork products.

    Still unconfirmed

    • There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products.

    What to watch next

    • Identification of the two distribution companies
    • Publication of the specific product names and lot numbers
    • Reports of consumer illness linked to the contaminated guanciale
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. scrippsnews.com — Recall issued for 1,500 pounds of pork products due to possible listeria
    2. upi.com — USDA recalls 1,500 pounds of pork products distributed to eight states
    3. Fox Business — More than 1,500 pounds of pork recalled over Listeria contamination risk
    4. USA Today — Over 1,500 pounds of pork recalled. See affected products
    5. KLAS 8 News Now — Pork products from Italy recalled in 8 states over listeria concerns
    6. www.yahoo.com — More Than 1,500 Pounds Of Guanciale Recalled Over Listeria Risk
    7. www.wgcu.org — Imported ready-to-eat pork products recalled due to possible Listeria contamination
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