There has been a turkey recall just in time for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately 2,600 points of New Braunfels Smokehouse turkey breasts have been recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled meat is ready-to-eat smoked turkey breast products. The recalled turkeys may be contaminated, and the germ may cause listeriosis which can be fatal at times. The illness is especially concerning for pregnant woman as it can cause miscarriage and stillbirth. Also infants and elderly people as well as those who have a weakened immune system are at high risk of fatality from listeriosis.Be sure the check any turkey you may have already purchased for your Thanksgiving feast next week for the turkey recall products. The following are the recalled products:
1-pound packages of New Branufels Smokehouse Sliced Smoked Turkey labeled with package code 2210;
4- to 6-pound packages of New Braunfels Honey-Glazed Spiral Sliced Smokehouse Hickory Smoked Boneless Breast of Turkey with package code 2180;
4- to 6-pound whole breast packages of Stegall Boneless Hickory Smoked Turkey Breast with package code 2210;
4- to 6-pound whole breast packages of Stegall Spiral Sliced Hickory Smoked Turkey Breast with package codes 2180 or 2210.
The recalled packages of turkey were produced on August 4, 2010. Unfortunately they were distributed through retailers nationwide. The packages have the USDA mark of inspection – they also have the number P-975 on them.
If you have already eaten any turkey you may have purchased recently be sure to see a doctor immediately if you start experiencing any of the symptoms of listeriosis which are high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea.
Once again we are faced with dealing with contaminated food and worrying about safety. With Thanksgiving being around the corner, there are so many extra turkeys in circulation right now. Hopefully everybody who has purchased these recalled turkeys will hear about the recall before they eat the turkeys.
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