Listeria Outbreak Claims Infant Life, Prompts Massive Recall of Yu Shang Food Products
Written by Grok, Edited by WTFFN
November 24, 2024
In a tragic development, a listeria outbreak linked to Yu Shang Food's ready-to-eat meat and poultry products has resulted in the death of an infant in California, with at least 10 others falling ill across four states.
The outbreak has been traced back to products including chicken feet, duck neck, beef shank, and pork hock, which were distributed by Yu Shang Food, Inc., based out of Spartanburg, South Carolina. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a recall of over 72,000 pounds of these items after routine tests in October detected listeria in the products and the production environment.
Outbreak Details:
- States Affected: The cases were reported in California, Illinois, New York, and New Jersey.
- Hospitalizations: Out of the 11 individuals infected, nine required hospital treatment.
- Fatalities: An infant in California succumbed to the illness, with a particularly poignant case involving a pregnant woman whose twins died; however, only one death was definitively linked to listeria.
The CDC has advised consumers to discard or return any recalled products, emphasizing the risk to vulnerable groups such as the very young, elderly, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of listeria can range from mild, flu-like symptoms to severe conditions like meningitis, which can be fatal.
Public Health Measures:
- Consumers are urged to check their refrigerators and freezers for any recalled Yu Shang products and dispose of them safely.
- Cleaning all surfaces, containers, and refrigerators that might have been in contact with the recalled foods is recommended to prevent further spread.
This incident underscores ongoing concerns about food safety in the United States, paralleling another recall by Wolverine Packing Co. for ground beef due to E. coli contamination.
As we continue to monitor this situation, it's clear that vigilance in food safety practices, from production to consumption, remains paramount.
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