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The North Carolina-based poultry producer announced a recall of approximately 78,164 pounds of meat on Wednesday in conjunction withthe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
They say the presence of Salmonella schwarzengrund was found in the products listed in the recall, and linked to five illnesses in two states — four in a single residential facility in Wisconsin and one illness in Minnesota.
Butterball
“Butterball is working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and state health departments to encourage the public to identify any potential frozen product and to dispose of it appropriately,” they said.
The following products are included in the recall:
Consumers with questions about the recall can call 1-800-288-8372 ext. 4 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET.
According to the CDC,Salmonella is estimated to cause about 1.2 million illnesses, 450 deaths, and 23,000 hospitalizations in the U.S. each year.
“Consumption of food contaminated withSalmonellacan cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses,” the CDC said. “The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating the contaminated product. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment. In some persons, however, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their health care provider.”
Stressed Butterball: “Bacteria, includingSalmonella, are naturally present in the environment and as a result, raw poultry products may contain bacteria. That’s why it is so important to follow safe handling and cooking instructions when serving turkey.”
source: people.com
