Chicken Recall Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
A company called Al-Safa US, is recalling approximately 10-ton of freeze-dried, imported chicken products that are prepared to consume.
By John Parkinson
Jul 09, 2024 08:05 PM
An Canadian firm, Al-Safa US, has removed frozen ready-to-eat, imported chicken products which could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced on Friday.
The chicken products frozen ready to eat were used for kebabs were prepared the 5th of June in Canada which was then transported to America the 13th of June and later on to in the United States on June 13 and 21st June.
These items may be recalled:
- 12.1-oz. cardboard box that holds “Al Safa Halal Charcoal Grilled Chicken Seekh Kebab Grilled, Minced, Chicken Patty Kebab” with “NOV 30 25” and “0605404” printed on a sticker on the outside of the box.
- 14.11-oz. cardboard box packaging that reads “Al Safa Halal Fully Cooked Chicken Chapli Kebab Seasoned Chicken Patty” with “NOV 30 25” and “0605416” printed on a sticker on the outside packaging.
The products susceptible to recall are identified by the number of establishment “866” inside the Canadian marking of inspection. The items were shipped to retailers across the nation.
FSIS discovered the problem following routine testing. The findings suggested the item might be infected by Listeria monocytogenes..
Symptoms and Treatment
People who are healthy may cause symptoms such as headaches, stiffness, and gastrointestinal discomfort like diarrhea. However, for seniors or children, or those who have weak immunity the condition can become more severe, and even cause deaths in some instances. This condition can cause miscarriages and stillbirths for pregnant women. If you experience these symptoms after drinking these drinks and foods It is advised to consult an expert medical professional right away. 2
For treatment, patients who have mild symptoms There isn’t a need to treat. But, those who experience recurring or severe diseases can be treated with antibiotics, as per Mayo Clinic. 3.Additionally during pregnancy, quick treatment with antibiotics may assist in stopping the infection from causing harm to the baby, Mayo mentions the site. 3
What You Need to Know
Al-Safa US is recalling around 2010 lbs of frozen food items imported from China for chickens.
The recall took effect as a result of FSIS regular tests on its products which revealed the possibility that the contamination being due to monocytogenes.
Customers who purchased the items that have been recalled should throw and then bring them back to the shop which they bought them from.
For Those Who Purchased These Products
As per FSIS the FSIS There are no instances of adverse reactions resulting from eating these products. If anyone is concerned about contracting listeria they should seek the advice of an expert medical doctor.
In the statement, FSIS said it was worried that certain foods might be within the refrigerators and freezers of people. Customers who purchased these items are advised to not eat the items. For those who bought these items, they are advised to dispose of them out in the garbage or return them to the place where when the purchase was placed.
Consumers with questions regarding food safety may contact directly toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or submit a query via an email at djgain2005@gmail.com. For those who wish to file a complaint about the meat, poultry or egg product it is possible to use online electronic consumer Complaint Monitoring System is able to be accessed 24/7 every day.
References
1.Al-Safa US LLC Recalls Frozen Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination. FSIS Announcement. July 5, 2024. Accessed July 9, 2024.
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/al-safa-us-llc-recalls-frozen-ready-eat-chicken-products-due-possible-listeria
