PORK RECALL: Pork patty recalled over listeria concerns

ATLANTA, Ga. (WPMI) — PORK PATTY RECALL: Do not eat recalled Long Phung pork patty rolls labeled “EST. 13561,” usually found inside USDA mark of inspection. Return to store or throw it away. It’s linked to 4 Listeria infections in 4 states.

On November 20 Long Phung Food Products of Houston, TX recalled ready-to-eat pork products because they might be contaminated with Listeria.

The Center for Disease Control is warning consumers to not eat, sell, or serve recalled products from Long Phung Food Products.

The full list of recalled ready-to-eat pork patty rolls is on the USDA-FSIS website.

Recalled products are labeled with establishment number “EST. 13561” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Recalled pork patty rolls were produced on various dates from May 21, 2018, through Nov. 16, 2018. These items were shipped to distributors and retail locations nationwide.

Return any recalled pork products to the store for a refund or throw them away. Even if some of the product was eaten and no one got sick, do not eat it. If you do not know if the pork product you purchased was recalled, ask the place where you purchased it or throw it away.

Wash and sanitize drawers or shelves in refrigerators and freezers where recalled pork products were stored. Follow these five steps to clean your refrigerator.

Retailers should clean and sanitize deli slicers and other areas where recalled pork products were prepared, stored, or served. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for sanitizer strength and application to ensure it is effective.

If you develop symptoms of a Listeria infection after eating recalled pork products, contact a healthcare provider and tell them you ate recalled pork products. This is especially important if you are pregnant, age 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system.