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More than 3,000 pounds of chicken products produced by Sally Sherman Foods of Mount Vernon, New York, were recalled Thursday, under the worry that they may be infected with Listeria monocytogenes, explains the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS).

This bacterium infection can lead to Listeriosis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It attacks older adults, newborns, pregnant women as well as those whose immunity is compromised. However, even those who are not exposed to such risks can get affected.

Victims of listeriosis might undergo flu-like symptoms for about two months after consuming the contaminated food. Patients who show the symptoms can contact medical practitioners for treatment.

Those products that were recalled were under the establishment number "P-4400" inside the USDA mark of inspection. All the items were sent to the following places: New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania, reports the Food Safety Network.

The pathogen contamination was found by in-plant sampling. The products showed Listeria monocytogenes. However, no illness due to these products has been reported so far.

Do you have any questions on this issue? Then contact Thomas Recine, president of Sally Sherman Foods, at 914-664-6262914-664-6262 FREE FREE.