Tony’s Meats Ltd. recalls Crescent brand pastrami and turkey breast due to Listeria contamination.
The recalled product has been sold in Ontario, Canada, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Recalled product:
| Card | Product Size | |||
| CODE | ||||
| new moon | Pastrami | 175g | 7 78086 00255 2 | 22 OC 03 |
| new moon | 175 g |
As of At the time this recall was issued, there were no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Consumers should not consume, service, use, sell or distribute recalled products. Recalled products should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
About Listeria Infection
Foods contaminated with L. monocytogenes will not look or smell spoiled, but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Any Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products and developed symptoms of listeria infection should seek medical attention and inform their doctor of possible listeria exposure.
In addition, anyone who has consumed any of the recalled products should self-monitor as it can take up to 70 days after exposure to listeria to develop symptoms of listeriosis.
Symptoms of Listeria infection may include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are needed to diagnose Listeria infection, which can mimic other diseases.
Populations such as pregnant women, the elderly, young children and cancer patients with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable to serious illness, life-threatening infections and other complications. While infected pregnant women may experience only mild flu-like symptoms, their infection can lead to premature birth, infection of the newborn, and even stillbirth.
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