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Thousands of pounds of pastrami and corned beef recalled over listeria risk
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Key Points:
- Over 3,200 pounds of ready-to-eat pastrami and corned beef products are being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
- The recalled products, including Midamar Premium Beef Pastrami and Bea’s Best and Kirsch Cooked Corned Beef Brisket, were produced on July 16 and shipped to foodservice locations in Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan before nationwide distribution.
- The contamination risk was identified during routine inspections, and no confirmed illnesses have been reported so far; consumers experiencing symptoms after consuming these products are advised to seek medical care.
- Listeriosis, caused by Listeria monocytogenes, poses serious health risks especially to older adults, pregnant women, newborns, and individuals with weakened immune systems, potentially leading to severe complications such as miscarriage or life-threatening infections.
- The FSIS recommends that high-risk individuals who develop flu-like symptoms within two months of consuming the recalled products should inform their healthcare providers about the exposure for timely treatment with antibiotics.
