Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Zemco Industries has recalled roughly 380,000 pounds of deli meat due which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogene bacteria. Listeria monocytogenes may result in a potentially fatal disease called listeriosis.
Listeriosis, while very uncommon, can result in the following symptoms:
- High fever
- Severe headaches
- Neck stiffness
- Nausea
- Miscarriages and stillbirths
- Potentially fatal infections
In general, healthy people are at less of a risk of developing listeriosis. It is more common in infants, elderly people, and those with autoimmune diseases such as HIV.
The recalled deli meat is sold at Wal-Marts nationwide. The products include:
- 25.5-pound cases of “Marketside Grab and Go Sandwiches – Black Forest Ham with Natural Juices Coated with Caramel Color” with the number 17800 1300
- 28.49-pound cases of “Marketside Grab and Go Sandwiches Hot Ham, Hard Salami, Pepperoni, Sandwich Peppers” with the number 17803 1300
- 32.67-pound cases of “Marketside Grab and Go Sandwiches Virginia Brand Ham with Natural Juices, Made in New York, Fully Cooked Bacon, Sandwich Pickles, Sandwich Peppers” with the number 17804 1300
- 25.5-pound cases of “Marketside Grab and Go Sandwiches Angus Roast Beef Coated Caramel Color” with number 17805 1300
The recalled meats were produced between June 18 and July 2. The “Use By” dates range from August 20 to September 10. Only Marketside Grab and Go sandwiches have been recalled. Individual packages of deli meat are not involved. You can return the recalled meat to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
If you have suffered an illness or injury from eating this recalled meat, an experienced defective product attorney can help you receive compensation for your damages.
If you have a defective product claim in the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida area, please contact
the attorneys at Ellis, Ged & Bodden today to schedule your free initial consultation.
