CFIA outbreak investigation triggers recall of Wagener’s Ham in Jelly

Wagener’s Meat Products is recalling Wagener’s brand Ham in Jelly (Jelly Pork) from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), this recall was triggered by findings by the CFIA during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak.

The recalled products may have been sold by various retailers, either clerk-served, sliced, chunked or in smaller packages, with or without a label that may not bear the same brand, product name or best before date. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled product are advised to contact their retailer.

The recalled products were distributed in Ontario, Canada.

About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled product and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.

Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. 

Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses. 

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, other complications and death. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

Recalled product:

Wagener’s brand Ham in Jelly (Jelly Pork)

• Size – Variable
• UPC – None
• Code – BEST BEFORE, 28DE24, 241

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

The recalled product should not be consumed, used, sold, served or distribute.

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