Don Novo ready-to-eat meats have been recalled for Listeria. The recalled products were distributed to retail stores in Florida. Consumers who have purchased them should not eat them.
Don Novo Listeria Recall
The Don Novo Listeria recall includes the following products which all have the establishment number “EST. 34257” inside the USDA mark of inspection:
- Don Novo COSTILLAS AHUMADAS SMOKED PORK RIBS, 1-lb. shrink-wrapped packages, expiration date of 3/30/2024
- Don Novo CHORIZO FULLY COOKED, 1-lb. shrink-wrapped packages, expiration date of 3/30/2024
- Don Novo JAMON DULCE SWEET COOKED HAM AND WATER PRODUCTS, 12-lb. shrink-wrapped packages, expiration date of 3/30/2024 printed on the package.
- Don Novo MORTADELLA CUBANA CUBAN BRAND MORTADELA, 5.4-lb. to 5.5-lb. shrink-wrapped packages, expiration date of 3/30/2024
- Don Novo LOMO AHUMADO SMOKED PORK LOIN, 1.5-lb. shrink-wrapped packages, expiration date of 3/30/2024
Listeria Symptoms
Symptoms of a Listeria infection include:
- High fever, severe headache, stiff neck, and other muscle aches
- Loss of balance, confusion, and convulsions
- Upset stomach or diarrhea
Usually, these symptoms appear within 24 hours of exposure but sometimes they can take as long as 70 days to develop. Listeria poses a heightened risk to people 65 and over and those who have weakened immune systems. Pregnant women are 20 times more likely than other people to contract Listeria infections.
At the time of the recall, the company said it was not aware of any illnesses.