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California infant died from Listeria outbreak caused by recalled meat products, CDC says

Eleven people have been infected so far across four states. Of the 11, nine have been hospitalized and one died - a baby.
Credit: Virginia Department of Agriculture

CALIFORNIA, USA — An infant in California is the first reported death from a Listeria outbreak linked to recalled ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.

The CDC Friday said 11 people have been infected so far across four states. Of the 11, nine have been hospitalized and one died – a baby in California – though the CDC didn’t say where in the state.

The food recalled is certain ‘Yu Shang’ ready-to-eat meat and poultry products produced prior to Oct. 28, 2024.

A complete list of the products can be found HERE and images of some of the packaging can be found HERE.

WHAT TO DO

Don’t eat the recalled products. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them.

Clean any surfaces that may have touched the recalled foods.

Call a healthcare provider if you’ve consumed the recalled foods and experience fever, muscle aches, tiredness, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or seizures.

WHAT BUSINESSES SHOULD DO

Don’t sell or serve the recalled products.

WHAT IS LISTERIA

Listeria is a foodborne bacterial illness that can be serious for pregnant people, people older than 65 and people with weak immune systems.

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