If you have these seafood in your freezer, get rid now, the FDA warns
Consumption could lead to "serious and sometimes deadly infections".
When Listeria contaminates food, the consequences may be serious. Earlier this year, an epidemic of listeria linked toDole -won packed salads led to the death of at least two people and reached 17 others in 13 states. This is why it is important to take the news of food recalling seriously, especially when it is linked to a potentially deadly contaminant such as Listeria. Read the rest to find out more about the last product to be remembered, and what if you have it at home right now.
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Earlier this year, the potential for Listeria contamination led to a wide recall of ice cream.
In February, aReminder of ice cream has largely extended following risks associated with potential contamination of Listeria. Royal Ice Cream Company of Manchester, Connecticut, finally expanded its recall of original ice cream with aReminder updated This included all the products made in the installation of the company in their expiration dates.
The company has taken up a broad reminder as a safety measure because the ice has the potential to be contaminated by Listeria Monocytogenes, an organization which can even be fatal for people with compromise immune systems.
Irvington Seafood currently remembers the packages of his crab.
Now, Irvington's seafood from Irvington, Alabama, remember his packages with a book of his labeled "Crabmeat: Jumbo, Bump, Finger and Claw Meat" packages. The plans now subject to the recall have been distributed to distributors located in the southern United States region, in the states of Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. The company announced the recall on June 2 and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published theReminder notice June 3.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
Crab flesh is recalled due to potential contamination of Listeria.
The company remembers the crab packages because they have the potential to be contaminated by Listeria Monocytogenes. This organization can cause "serious and sometimes deadly infections" in young children, fragile people or the elderly, and others with weakened immune systems, according to the recall notice. In pregnant people, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and mortinagers.
Even people who are in good health could suffer from short -term symptoms of listeria infection, such as high fever, serious headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
The company recorded the contamination potential on May 27 after the FDA did tests on May 9. The tests revealed the presence of Listeria on the cooking equipment and in the cooking room.
No crab flesh has been tested, but the product could be infected as a result of cross -contamination. Consequently, the company decided to carry out the voluntary recall and suspended the production of the product while the company and the FDA continue to investigate the problem.
Fortunately, no disease has been reported so far in the context of this problem.
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Here's how to know if you have one of the crab speeds recalled at home right now - and what to do on this subject if this is the case.
The company has thrilled the crab in a book packages, marked with the AL 111-C license number with the name of the Irvington Seafood company. To see if your package is subject to recall, check the bottom of the container for the following affected lot numbers: 130, 131, 132, 134, 137, 139, 141, 144, 145, 146 148, 150.
If you have bought one of these affected packages and you still have them at home at the moment, the reminder notice is urging you to return the items to the place where you bought them for a full refund. If you have any questions, you can contact the company by e-mail [email protected] or telephone at 251-610-4159.
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