Listeria outbreaks in some ready-to-eat foods have been linked to several illnesses and infant deaths in California, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A total of 11 people have become ill due to the outbreak, including seven in California. The lone death, also in California, was an infant.
It was not clear where in California the infant lived.
Other illnesses were also found in New York, Illinois and New Jersey.
The source of the outbreak was Yu Shang Food Inc.’s cooked meat and poultry products, according to the CDC. All products labeled “Yu Shang” manufactured before October 28 will be recalled and disposed of.
An outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in some Yu Shang ready-to-eat foods has been linked to several illnesses and infant deaths in California, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (CDC)
Examples of recalled products include pork hiccups, chicken feet, pig feet, duck necks, beef shanks, and pork tongue.
The CDC warns that all refrigerators that contained the recalled products should be cleaned because Listeria monocytogenes can survive in refrigerators and spread to other foods and surfaces.
Pregnant people and people over age 65 are most likely to become infected with Listeria monocytogenes.
According to the CDC:
For pregnant people, Listeria monocytogenes can cause miscarriage, premature birth, or a life-threatening infection in the newborn. For people over 65 or those with weakened immune systems, Listeria monocytogenes can require hospitalization and even lead to death.
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