Foster Farms Chicken Breast Strips Recalled Due to Listeria Fears

Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon and potentially fatal disease

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says Foster Farms is recalling approximately 39,747 pounds of frozen pre-cooked chicken products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The frozen Chicken Breast Grilled Strips product was produced on Aug. 5, and then shipped from the company's plant in Farmerville, Louisiana, to retail warehouse locations in California, Texas, Utah, and Washington state.

The following product is subject to recall:

—3.5-lb. Plastic resealable bags containing frozen "Chicken Breast Grilled Strips."

The affected product packaging will bear the establishment number "P-33901" as well as a Best by Date of 08-05-15.

Officials say they have received no reports of illnesses.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon and potentially fatal disease. Symptoms can include "fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms," according to the USDA.

People with questions can contact the company at 800-338-8051.

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