GROCERY stores nationwide are recalling a product that has killed four people already.
Twenty people across 15 states have been sickened by the two products being recalled in Publix and Walmart.
A popular frozen food item is being recalled[/caption]
Walmart is recalling the product in 42 states[/caption]
Publix is also recalling the product[/caption]
Scott & Jon’s shrimp scampi was found to have listeria[/caption]
The two new products being recalled in Walmart stores across 42 states have been linked to a listeria outbreak.
Listeria is a bacteria that can spread across food.
When a person contracts it, they can experience mild flu-like symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, and nausea.
However, in extreme cases, humans can die from the bacteria.
The most recent listeria outbreak, which has killed four people, including a fetus, has been traced back to prepared pasta meals.
The Federal Food and Drug Administration announced it will recall Scott & Jon’s shrimp and pasta.
Demers Food Group makes the prepared shrimp and pasta meal.
It was first recalled by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, California, which is a suburb of Sacramento.
As of Sunday morning, Publix and Walmart announced they will also pull the recalled food from its shelves.
Walmart reported that stores in Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and 42 states were affected by the recall.
“Walmart and Sam’s Club are committed to the health and safety of our customers and members and to providing products that are safe and compliant, all supported by our health and wellness, product safety, and food safety professionals,” the recall notice stated on its website.
“In the event of a product recall, we work swiftly to block the item from being sold and remove it from our stores and clubs.”
Those with the boxes of shrimp scampi can return them to the store for a full refund.
If it’s already open, customers can dispose of the box in the garbage.
Symptoms of a Listeria infection
Listeria is a bacteria that leads to a disease called listeriosis.
The bacteria is found in many places, including soil, water, sewage, rotting vegetation, and animals, and it thrives in unsanitary food production conditions, leading to contamination of food.
Symptoms of listeriosis include:
- For the less severe, non-invasive listeriosis, mild symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur, and often persist for 1 to 3 days.
- For the more severe, life-threatening invasive form of the disease, symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.
- Invasive listeriosis is a potentially life-threatening sickness, especially for newborns, adults over the age of 65, and those with weakened immune systems.
- Symptoms of listeriosis during pregnancy may be mild or go unnoticed.
- However, it can lead to severe outcomes, such as miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or a life-threatening infection of the newborn.
Anyone who suspects they’ve developed symptoms of a listeriosis infection is urged to contact their healthcare provider.
Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Kroger also announced it had recalled Basil Pesto Bowtie Salads and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salads.
The salads being recalled were sold from August 29 through October 2.
Subsidiary chains of Kroger, such as Ralphs, Fred Meyer, and Dillon,s are also affected by the recall.
The recall affects at least 28 states.
Those with salads in their freezer or refrigerator should throw them out or return them to the store for a full refund.
Customers with any questions are encouraged to call Kroger.
