Hot Springs Packing Company of Arkansas is recalling 6,120 pounds of chicken polish sausage and chicken breakfast link products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no reports of illness associated with the consumption of these products.
The recalled products include 30-pound packages of “Double D International Food Co., Inc. 4/1 Chicken Polish Sausage, Reduced Sodium” with lot code numbers “05013A” or “05013B” on the box. Also recalled are 30-pound packages of “Double D International Food Co., Inc. 16/1 Chicken Breakfast Link, Reduced Sodium” with a lot code number of “05013B” stamped on the box. The products have the establishment number “P-10695” inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were made on February 19, 2013, and distributed to an institution in Jackson, Michigan.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause illness up to 70 days after exposure. The symptoms of listeriosis include flu-like fever and muscle aches, upset stomach or diarrhea, stiff neck, headache, confusion, or convulsions. Pregnant women may have only very mild symptoms, but listeriosis can cause miscarriage and stillbirth.
If you purchased these products, return them to the place of purchase for a refund. For questions and more information, call the company’s owner, John Stubblefield, at 501-767-2363.
