A recall on meat supplied by Buffalo company Zemco Industries has been announced. ABC News reports that Zemco Industries supplied 160 tons of meat to Walmart stores across the country that could possibly be tainted with Listeria. A sample taken from a retail sample by the state of Georgia tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
A spokesman for Zemco told ABC News that the meat involved in the recall has most likely been eaten already. The USDA has not received any reports of Listeriosis, which can possibly be fatal for young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems.
Walmart has been told to destroy any existing meats. The meats being recalled are the Black Forest Ham Natural Juices Coated with Caramel Color; Hot Ham, Hard Salami, Pepperoni, Sandwich Peppers; Virginia Brand Ham With Natural Juices, Made in New York, Fully Cooked Bacon, Sandwich Pickles, Sandwich Peppers; and Angus Roast Beef Coated with Caramel Color.
The recall is aimed at Marketside Grab and Go sandwiches, not actual packages of deli meat. Walmart encourages any consumers who recently purchased one of these sandwiches to return the item for a full refund.
While most healthy individuals will not contract Listeriosis, it can cause high fever, severe headaches, a stiff neck and nausea. It can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths. If you or a loved one has suffered from Listeriosis, call a Boston personal injury lawyer to discuss the possible legal remedies that are available to you today. For more information, please visit our Related Resources links.
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