Child passes away, 10 others fall ill in listeria outbreak linked to pre-packaged meat

A listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat meat products produced by Yu Shang Food, Inc. in South Carolina has resulted in the death of an infant and sickened 10 adults across four states. One person in New York, New Jersey, two in Illinois, and seven in California were affected, with all identifying as having Asian heritage. The infant who died was a twin, while the other twin’s death could not be linked to listeria. Another infant, not related to the twins, also became ill but recovered. Seven of those sickened shopped at markets selling Yu Shang Food products. Listeria was detected in samples from the mother and one twin, but not the other twin. The recall was initiated after Listeria monocytogenes was found during an inspection of the Yu Shang Food plant. The recalled products include varieties of prepared meat such as braised pork belly and seasoned chicken quarter leg. The recall affects products produced before Oct. 28, sold at retailers like 99 Ranch Market, and marked with “P-46684” or “EST. M46684.” Anyone with the recalled products is advised to discard them. Listeria exposure can be life-threatening for vulnerable groups like older adults, those with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and newborns. Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, headache, confusion, and diarrhea, with potential complications for pregnant women and the elderly.

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