The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a recall of some frozen, cooked chicken products due to concerns about Listeria contamination..
The USDA explained in a press release issued Friday that Canada-based importer Al Safa US LLC is recalling more than 2,000 pounds of chicken kebabs and patties.
Officials are concerned that these foods may contain Listeria monocytogenes, the bacteria that causes listeriosis.
The chicken products were prepared in Canada on June 5 and imported into the United States later that month.
According to the USDA, the two affected products are:
- Al Safa Halal Charcoal Grilled Chicken Seekh Kebab Grill, Mince, Chicken Patty Kebab. “NOV 30 25” and “0605404” are printed on the sticker on the outside of the package.
- Al Safa Halal Fully Cooked Chicken Chapli Kebab Seasoned Chicken Patties. “NOV 30 25” and “0605416” are printed on the sticker on the outside of the package.
“The recalled products have the Canadian establishment number ‘866’ within their mark of inspection,” the agency added.
“These items were shipped to retailers across the country.”
Officials said the problems were discovered when inspectors from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) conducted a “routine product inspection” at the Al Safa facility.
“Results indicated the product was potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes,” the press release stated.
FSIS is asking consumers who purchased the product to either dispose of the packaging or return it for a refund.
“FSIS is concerned that some product may be finding its way into consumers’ freezers,” the statement read.
“Consumers who have purchased these products are strongly advised not to consume them.”
The USDA noted that while no illnesses have yet been reported linked to these products, listeriosis can be deadly to pregnant women, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.
“Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions, and may be preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms,” the USDA explained.
“People in high-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months of eating contaminated food should seek medical attention and tell their health care provider that they ate contaminated food.”
Fox News Digital reached out to Al-Saffa for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
