52,000+ Pounds of Charcuterie Meats Recalled Due to Listeria Risk
If you’ve crafted a charcuterie board recently, you should check your refrigerator before you dig into leftovers: Nearly 53,000 pounds of “ready-to-eat sausage products” have been recalled because the products may be contaminated with the bacteria that cause listeriosis, according to a statement from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The affected products, made by Daniele International LLC, were produced from May 23 to November 25 of last year and shipped to retail stores nationwide between December 23, 2022 and January 17, 2023.
The recall was initiated after routine testing revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes on surfaces “in which the product came into contact.” So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection to the recalled products.
The following products were affected:
- 6-oz. plastic tray of “Frederik’s by Meijer Spanish Style Charcuterie Sampler Tray” with sell by date 4/15/23
- 6-oz. plastic tray of “Boar’s Head Charcuterie Trio” with sell by dates 4/13/23, 4/14/23, and 4/15/23
- 7-oz. plastic tray of “Colameco’s Primo Naturale Genoa Uncured Salami” with sell by date 12/23/23
- 7-oz. plastic tray of “Colameco’s Primo Naturale Black Pepper Uncured Salami” with use by dates 12/22/23, 12/30/23, and 1/17/24
- 1-lb. plastic tray of “Del Duca Sopressata, Coppa & Genoa Salami” with sell by dates 4/13/23 and 4/14/23
- 1-lb. plastic tray of “Del Duca Calabrese, Prosciutto & Coppa” with sell by date 5/6/23
- 1-lb. plastic tray of “Del Duca Genoa Salami, Uncured Pepperoni & Hard Salami” with use by date 5/4/23
- 12-oz. plastic tray of “Gourmet Selection Sopressata, Capocollo, Hard Salame” with sell by date 4/14/23
Though most people don’t get extremely sick from listeriosis, it can cause more severe illness for some individuals, including pregnant people, newborns, older adults (typically people aged 65 and up), and people with weakened immune systems, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Symptoms of listeriosis may include diarrhea, fatigue, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, loss of balance, and fever, among others. These warning signs usually show up one to four weeks after eating contaminated food, but some people have reported experiencing symptoms the same day they were exposed or as late as 70 days after exposure, per the CDC.
If you have any leftover charcuterie meats in your fridge, it’s a good idea to check them out to make sure they aren’t affected by the recall. If you do find one of the affected products listed above, you should either throw it out or return it to the store (if you haven’t opened it yet), per the USDA. If you’ve eaten one of the products and you start to feel sick, it’s a good idea to head to your local urgent care or make a doctor’s appointment as soon as you can.
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Source: SELF
