Al-Safa US LLC, the importer of record based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, is recalling approximately 2,010 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat chicken products distributed to retail stores throughout United States that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on July 3items subject to recall were produced on June 5, 2024, in Canada and exported to the USA on June 13 and June 21. They bear establishment number “866” inside the Canadian mark of inspection. Packaging information follows:
• 12.1-oz. cardboard box package containing Al Safa Halal Charcoal Grilled Chicken Seekh Kebab Grilled, Minced, Chicken Patty Kebab with “NOV 30 25” and “0605404” printed on a sticker on the outside of the package.
• 14.11-oz. cardboard box package containing Al Safa Halal Fully Cooked Chicken Chapli Kebab Seasoned Chicken Patty with “NOV 30 25” and “0605416” printed on a sticker on the outside of the package.
The problem was discovered after FSIS performed routine product testing and the results indicated the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected.
