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Check your fridge.
Various meat products sold in California are the subject of a massive national recall, federal officials said.
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Over 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were recalled due to potential exposure to what the U.S. Department of Agriculture termed temperature abuse, it said in a Saturday, Oct. 17 news release.
Risk of improper temperature storage was discovered through “a retail customer complaint regarding warm product temperatures” when the meat was delivered, the release said.
“The establishment investigated and determined that they stored various RTE meat and poultry products in a warehouse cooler that experienced temperature deviations,” the USDA said.
Here’s what to know about the nationwide recall:
Which meat products were recalled in California?
Kayem Foods Inc. of Chelsea, Massachusetts, recalled approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to possible exposure to unsafe temperatures during storage, according to the USDA news release.
Products included in the recall were produced between March 31 and Oct. 7 and are marked with establishment numbers EST. M/P 7839, EST. P 20935A and EST. M 9520.
According to the USDA, the safety concern was discovered after a customer complaint triggered an investigation of storage temperatures.
Recalled products include hot dogs, bacon, briskets and poultry products.
You can find on the USDA website.
Where were the recalled meat products sold?
According to officials, recalled food products were shipped from Kayem Foods production facilities in Chelsea, Massachusetts and distributed nationwide and to locations in Hong Kong.
The USDA designated the recall as Class I, its most serious designation.
“This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death,” the USDA classification said.
“U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators,” the release said. “FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.”
According to the USDA, a comprehensive distribution list is not currently available.
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Should I be worried about food poisoning?
There are no confirmed reports of illness or injury related to the consumption of the recalled meat, according to the USDA release.
“Anyone concerned about an illness or injury should contact a healthcare provider,” the USDA said. “Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.”
According to the USDA, temperature plays a critical role in keeping food safe from bacteria.
Several foodborne illnesses are linked to consuming meat and other foods contaminated with bacteria including salmonella, E. coli and cyclospora, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
You could have food poisoning if you have these symptoms:
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pains or cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fever
“If you have diarrhea or vomiting, be sure to drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration,” the CDC said.
If your symptoms are severe or last for several days, seek medical attention immediately.
Signs of severe symptoms include bloody diarrhea, fevers over 102 degrees or frequent vomiting that prevents hydration, according to the CDC.
What should I do if I bought recalled meat?
If you purchased recalled products, do not eat them, the USDA said.
Dispose of recalled products or return them to the retailer where the purchased was made.
For more information, consumers can contact Kayem Foods Customer Service by calling 800-426-6100 or emailing [email protected] with questions regarding the recall.
If you have food safety concerns or questions you can call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline toll-free at 888-674-6854 or email [email protected].
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