500 pounds of beef jerky recalled due to listeria concerns

(ABC 6 News) – Nearly 500 pounds of beef jerky products made by a Knoxville, Tennessee company are being recalled due to listeria contamination concerns.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall on Tuesday, of the beef jerky products made by Magnolia Provision Company, Inc.

The ready-to-eat beef jerky items were produced on August 25, 2022, and are listed below.

• 2-oz. packages of “BEEF JERKY EXPERIENCE CHOP HOUSE STYLE PRIME RIB FLAVORED BEEF JERKY” with “EXP 8/25/23” displayed on the back of the package.
• 8-oz. packages of “BEEF JERKY EXPERIENCE CHOP HOUSE STYLE PRIME RIB FLAVORED BEEF JERKY” with “EXP 8/25/23” displayed on the back of the package.
• 16-oz. packages of “BEEF JERKY EXPERIENCE CHOP HOUSE STYLE PRIME RIB FLAVORED BEEF JERKY” with “EXP 8/25/23” displayed on the back of the package.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 8091” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.  

Listeria monocytogenes primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, pregnant woman and their newborns.

The infection can cause high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, and those who are pregnant can have miscarriages or stillbirths.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them, and should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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