Those of you who enjoy eating Asian snacks and meat delicacies should look through your pantry (and freezer) to see what you have available.
Due to the presence of a possible Listeria risk in nine of their products, Yu Shang Food, Inc., located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, has issued a recall. This recall is being carried out as a precautionary measure.
Recalled meat products
The following is a list of all of the items that Yu Shang Food, Inc. has recalled:
- Yushang Brand Cooked Chicken (20 oz. Vacuum Pack)
- Seasoned Pork Hock (20 oz. Packaging)
- Japanese Chashu Pork Belly (16 oz Vacuum Pack)
- Braised Pork Belly in Brown Sauce (16 oz)
- Yushang Brand Cooked Pork Hock (1.4 lbs)
- Chinese Brand Spicy Chicken Feet (8 oz)
- Bazhen Seasoned Whole Chicken (20 oz)
- Braised Beef Shank (16 oz)
- Seasoned Pork Tongues (12 oz)
During the period of time spanning from October 21 to October 27, 2024, the ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were manufactured. Their “Use By” dates range from the 21st of August to the 27th of August in the year 2025.
In addition to the USDA inspection mark, the products that have been recalled bear the numbers “P-46684” or “EST. M46684” beside them. It was possible to purchase these things online in addition to having them shipped to retailers all around the country.
Products sold by YuShang Food, Inc. can be purchased from a variety of merchants located all throughout the United States, including the following:
- 99 Ranch Market (大华99超市)
- Marina Supermarket (永和超市)
- GW Supermarket (大中华超市)
- Hong Kong Supermarket (香港超市)
It is recommended that you either dispose of any of these products or return them for a refund if you have any of them or if you believe you might have them.
To obtain additional information, please get in touch with Ling Yi, the plant manager, at yushangchicken@gmail.com or by calling (408) 857-0901.
Due to the fact that it thrives in chilly, moist environments, listeria is distinct from the majority of other bacteria that are responsible for food poisoning. As low as 31 degrees Fahrenheit, it is even capable of growing.
Listeria can swiftly spread from surfaces that have been contaminated with the bacterium when food comes into contact with those surfaces, even if the area has been carefully cleansed.
There are a number of foods that contain listeria, including sausages, cold cuts, and hot dogs. Other foods that contain listeria include unpasteurized milk, soft cheeses, smoked salmon, and salads that contain ham, poultry, or seafood.
It is also capable of living in soil, which puts raw fruits and vegetables at risk of contamination.
Despite the fact that cooking can eliminate the germs, it is still possible for it to return if the item is infected once more after it has been cooked. It is best to dispose of your food if you have any reason to believe that it may be contaminated.
As a result of the increased likelihood of being ill, this is of utmost significance for individuals who are pregnant, elderly, or have a compromised immune system.
FDA concerns
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is concerned that some of these products may still be stored in the refrigerators or freezers of customers.
Please do not consume any of these products under any circumstances, even if you have purchased them. In its place, you should either get rid of them or take them back to the store where you purchased them.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) conducts routine inspections to ensure that businesses that issue recalls provide their customers with accurate information and work to remove recalled products from retail outlets.
In the event that there is a list of retailers that sold the recalled products, it will be published on the website of the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
You can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline by calling 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or sending an email to MPHotline@usda.gov if you have any queries regarding the safety of food.
At any moment, you are able to use the online complaint system to report any issues that you may be experiencing with a product that contains meat, poultry, or eggs.
What to do if you bought these products
You should be sure to clean and disinfect your refrigerator as well as any surfaces that came into contact with the food that was contaminated if you suspect that Listeria may have entered your kitchen.
In situations where listeriosis extends beyond the stomach, the symptoms that a person experiences can change depending on whether or not they are pregnant.
People who are pregnant typically experience moderate symptoms that are comparable to those of the flu, such as fever, fatigue, and muscle pains.
On the other hand, listeriosis during pregnancy can result in potentially life-threatening complications, such as a miscarriage, a stillbirth, an early birth, or a potentially fatal infection in the newborn.
Other symptoms that may be experienced by individuals who are not pregnant include fever, aches and pains in the muscles, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and seizures.