4.2 Million Pounds of Turkey and Chicken Meat Recalled

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4.2 Million Pounds of Turkey and Chicken Meat Recalled

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Just in time for Thanksgiving: a major turkey meat recall.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has expanded a meat recall for the

possible contamination of the deadly listeria bacterium to 4.2 million

pounds, up from the original 200,000 pounds it recalled last Thursday.

The turkey and chicken meat is from the Jack Lambersky Poultry Company

Inc., doing business as J.L. Foods Company Inc., Camden, N.J. The

recalled products are mostly fresh or frozen turkey and chicken breasts,

the USDA said, and the products have been produced for distribution back

to last May 29 through Nov. 2.

" The sample that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes was

collected on Nov. 14 as part of the continuing joint investigation by

FSIS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (news - web

sites) into the cause of the outbreak of listeriosis that has sickened

52 people and resulted in seven deaths in eight Northeastern states, " a

USDA press release says. " The sample is being further analyzed to

determine whether or not it matches the outbreak strain. "

Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and

nausea.

The company has established a hotline for questions concerning where the

meat was sold: (800) 881-3250.

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