Sunny Valley Smoked Meats is recalling Kirkland Signature Master Carb Half Ham and Natural Juice Boneless Smoked Half Ham sold at Costco stores due to possible listeria contamination.
The recalled products were available for purchase from September 26th to September 29th, 2023.
The recalled products were sold at Costco stores in Northern California, the Bay Area, and Western Nevada.
Recalled products:
#46655 Kirkland Signature Master Carve Half Ham, Natural Juice Boneless Smoked Half Ham
- Use/freeze by January 20, 2024
- Lot number 264 – 4 sticker.
In a letter sent to Costco members, those who purchased the product are advised not to eat any remaining products marked with the code date above. Return the product to your local Costco for a full refund. .”
About listeria infection
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled, but it can still cause severe, even life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products and develops symptoms of listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell the doctor about the possibility of listeria infection.
It can also take up to 70 days for symptoms of listeriosis to develop after exposure to Listeria monocytogenes, so people who have eaten the recalled products should be on the lookout for symptoms in the coming weeks.
Symptoms of Listeria infection include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle pain, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Special laboratory tests are required to diagnose listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and cancer patients with weakened immune systems are especially at increased risk of serious illness, life-threatening infections, and other complications. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature birth, infection of the newborn, and even stillbirth.
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