Albertsons Recalls Deli Items in Colorado Over Listeria Risk
Albertsons Recalls Deli Items in Colorado
Albertsons Companies has issued a voluntary recall of select store-made deli items sold in its stores, including locations in Colorado, due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This recall follows a similar action initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, the supplier of a ready-to-eat chicken ingredient found to be contaminated during routine U.S. Department of Agriculture testing. The affected products include various ReadyMeals and deli salads containing this chicken ingredient.
Health Risks and Symptoms
Listeria monocytogenes poses significant health risks, particularly to vulnerable groups such as young children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. Infection can cause severe symptoms including high fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. In pregnant women, listeriosis may result in miscarriages or stillbirths. Prompt antibiotic treatment is necessary for those infected.
Consumer Guidance
Consumers who have purchased the recalled deli items are advised not to consume them and should return the products to their local Albertsons store for a full refund. Anyone experiencing symptoms after consuming these products should seek medical attention promptly. Albertsons is cooperating with health authorities to prevent further risks and ensure public safety.
