Long Phung Foods has recalled a variety of ready-to-eat Vietnamese pork rolls after an outbreak of Listeria illnesses.
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Vietnamese Pork Roll Recall
November 20, 2018 — Long Phung Food Products, of Houston, Texas, has announced a recall for several types of ready-to-eat Vietnamese pork rolls after they were linked to an outbreak of 4 cases of Listeria food poisoning illnesses.
What Pork Rolls Were Recalled?
The recalled pork rolls were produced on various dates from May 21, 2018 through Nov. 16, 2018. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 13561” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The following products are subject to recall:
- 16-oz. plastic vacuum packed packages containing a single marinated roll of “Long Phung 1988 GIO LUA” VIETNAMESE BRAND COOKED PORK PATTY ROLL ANCHOVY FLAVORED FISH SAUCE ADDED.
- 32-oz. plastic vacuum packed packages containing a single marinated roll of “Long Phung 1988 GIO LUA” VIETNAMESE STYLE COOKED PORK PATTY ROLL ANCHOVY FLAVORED FISH SAUCE ADDED.
- 14-oz. plastic vacuum packed packages containing a single marinated roll of “Long Phung 1988 CHA QUE” VIETNAMESE STYLE FRIED CINNAMON PORK PATTY ROLL ANCHOVY FLAVORED FISH SAUCE ADDED.
- 16-oz. plastic vacuum packed packages containing a single marinated roll of “Long Phung 1988 GIO HUE” VIETNAMESE BRAND GARLIC & PEPPER PORK PATTY ROLL ANCHOVY FLAVORED FISH SAUCE ADDED.
- 32-oz. plastic vacuum packed packages containing a single marinated roll of “Long Phung 1988 GIO HUE” VIETNAMESE COOKED PORK PATTY ROLL WITH GARLIC SEASONING ANCHOVY FLAVORED FISH SAUCE ADDED.
- 16-oz. plastic vacuum packed packages containing a single marinated roll of “Long Phung 1988 CHA CHIEN” VIETNAMESE STYLE FRIED PORK PATTY ANCHOVY FLAVORED FISH SAUCE ADDED.
- 16-oz. plastic vacuum packed packages containing a single marinated roll of “Long Phung GIO BI” VIETNAMESE BRAND COOKED PORK & PORK SKIN PATTY ROLL FLAVORED WITH ANCHOVY FLAVORED FISH SAUCE.
What is the Problem?
The recall was issued after the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) was notified of a cluster of 4 infections with Listeria monocytogenes between July 1, 2017 and October 24, 2018. .
Whole genome sequencing of samples collected from Long Phung Foods showed that the samples were closely related genetically to Listeria monocytogenes bacteria that caused the illnesses.
Symptoms of Listeria Food Poisoning
Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions, sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms.
In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn.
“Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.”
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