Listeria Found in Al-Safa Frozen Chicken: USDA Recalls 2,010 Pounds Imported from Canada

By Madz Dizon

Jul 08 2024, 23:34 PM EDT

Listeria Found in Al-Safa Frozen Chicken: USDA Recalls 2,010 Pounds Imported from Canada — A woman browses the meat aisle at a supermarket in Montebello, California on May 15, 2024. FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images

The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced a recall of over 2,000 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat chicken due to potential contamination with listeria.

The chicken products imported from Canada by Al-Safa U.S. were produced on June 5 and imported to retail locations across the US on June 13 and June 21.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service has reported that during routine product testing, they have found a potential contamination of listeria in 2,010 pounds of chicken products.

Al-Safa Frozen Chicken Recalled

Here is a list of products that have been recalled, according to AZ Central:

A 12.1-oz. package made of cardboard, containing a grilled chicken seekh kebab patty from Al Safa Halal. The package is labeled with a sticker displaying the date "NOV 30 25" and the code "0605404".
A 14.11-oz. cardboard box package holds the "Al Safa Halal Fully Cooked Chicken Chapli Kebab Seasoned Chicken Patty." The package is labeled with a sticker displaying the date "NOV 30 25" and the code "0605416."

The Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced that the products subject to the recall were also identified by the presence of the number 866 within the Canadian mark of inspection.

There have been no confirmed updates regarding any reactions from consuming these products. Consumers who have bought the chicken kebabs were advised to either discard them or return them to the place of purchase.

Listeria Contamination Can Lead to Serious Infection

Consuming food contaminated with listeria can lead to a serious infection called listeriosis. This infection can cause a range of symptoms including fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, convulsions, and diarrhea.

The agency stated that Listeriosis has a greater impact on older adults, individuals with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women along with their newborns. This infection can lead to severe and occasionally fatal symptoms.

Individuals who are at a heightened risk and develop symptoms resembling the flu within two months of consuming the tainted food are advised to promptly seek medical attention and inform their healthcare provider about their consumption of the recalled product, according to the agency's statement.