Pork Recall in 8 States as Highest Warning Issued Over Listeria Concerns
Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is recalling about 1,513 pounds of imported ready-to-eat pork products from Italy in eight states due to possible contamination with Listeria bacteria. The recall is a Class I warning, the most serious level, but no illnesses have been reported so far. Consumers are advised not to eat the products and to discard or return them.Key Facts
- The recalled product is dry-cured pork guanciale made in Italy on May 21, 2026.
- It was imported into the U.S. in July 2026 and distributed in California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Texas.
- The contamination was found during routine government testing for Listeria monocytogenes.
- Listeria can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that affects older adults, pregnant women, newborns, and people with weak immune systems.
- Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, and balance problems.
- The USDA classifies this recall as Class I, meaning the product could cause serious health problems or death.
- Food service operators and retailers have been told to stop selling or serving the product.
- The recall is part of a year with many food safety alerts and outbreaks of illnesses like Cyclospora and Salmonella.
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