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When USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issues a public-health alert for ready-to-eat meats, it’s usually about Listeria. This sample article explains how to respond.
What the alert means
A public-health alert warns consumers about a possible hazard even when a formal recall isn’t issued, often because the product may no longer be in stores.
Who is most at risk
Listeria is especially dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
What to do
Do not eat the product even if it looks fine, discard or return it, and clean the refrigerator area where it was stored.