A deadly Listeria outbreak linked to Yu Shang ready-to-eat meat and poultry products has sickened 11 people in four states. One patient who was pregnant when she became ill delivered a set of twins, one of whom also tested positive for Listeria. Sadly, both infants died.
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Yu Shang Listeria Outbreak
The outbreak includes 11 patients in four states. The illnesses occurred over a three-year period from October 24, 2021, to July 31, 2024. Nine of the patients, who range in age from less than one year old to 86 years old, were hospitalized. The illnesses have been reported from California, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York
Health officials have interviewed eight of the patients. Seven of them shopped at stores where Yu Shnag products were sold. Two specifically remembered purchasing Yu Shang brand products. Yu Shang has issued a recall for all products produced before October 28, 2024.
Whole genome sequencing (WGS), a DNA fingerprinting technique, was performed on the Listeria cultured from the patients. Results showed the fingerprints closely resemble one another suggesting that the patients were exposed to the same source of contamination. Tests on Yu Shang products were positive for Listeria. WGS is underway to see if the Listeria matches the outbreak strain.
Listeria Symptoms
Symptoms of a Listeria infection usually appear within 24 hours of exposure but can sometimes take as long as 70 days to develop. They include:
- Severe headache
- Stiff neck
- High fever
- Muscle stiffness
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
Pregnant women can suffer a miscarriage or stillbirth even if they only experience mild flu-like symptoms.
Experienced Listeria Lawyers
The Pritzker Hageman Listeria lawyers have an unequaled track record. Our firm has represented clients in every major Listeria outbreak and has obtained numerous million and multi-million-dollar recoveries including:
- $6.4 million for neurologic injury from a contaminated deli product
- $4.5 million for permanent brain damage from contaminated food
- $3 million for a pregnant woman who lost her unborn twins after eating contaminated food
- $1 million for illness from contaminated deli meat
If you were sickened in this outbreak or if you suffered the wrongful death of a family member and would like a free consultation with our experienced team of Listeria lawyers, please contact us today by calling 888-377-8900 (toll-free), texting 612-261-0856, or by completing the form below.