87,000 Pounds Of Potentially Contaminated Meat Recalled
An urgent recall on potentially contaminated meat has been issued by government health officials. They say the meat may contain a harmful bacteria. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced approximately…
An urgent recall on potentially contaminated meat has been issued by government health officials. They say the meat may contain a harmful bacteria. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced approximately 87,382 pounds of various ready-to-eat meat products recently tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
The meat is from the Behrmann Meat and Processing company and was produced between July and September of this year. The items were mostly shipped to locations in Illinois, Kentucky and Missourt, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported.
Foods contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause a serious infection called listeriosis. The infection mostly affects elderly people and those with weakened immune systems, and some have reported fatal results. Pregnant women and newborns are also highly at risk. And while these are the groups at higher risk, others can be affected as well.
Other effects of listeriosis include headaches, fever, muscle aches, confusion, stiff neck, convulsions, and loss of balance. Gastrointestinal issues have also been reported. In pregnant women, the bacteria can cause miscarriages, premature delivery or stillbirths. Newborns who are born with the bacteria can also suffer severe infection.
People can experience these and other flu-like symptoms up to two months after consuming the contaminated product. The U.S. Department of Agriculture urges people to call their healthcare provider if they suspect they have been affected.
A list of products suspected to be contaminated can be found here. These ready-to-eat products include hot dogs, pork chops, lunch meats, sausages, bacon products, and more. If you're uncertain of your product, check inside the product's USDA mark of inspection. The projects subject to recall will have the establishment number "EST 20917".
If you do suspect you have any contaminated meat product, the U.S. Department of Agriculture urges you to throw the product away. Or you can return it to where you bought it for a refund.
–Wendy Rush, 96.3KKLZ Las Vegas
9 Best Places To Eat Vegetarian In Las Vegas; ‘Meat’ You There
Las Vegas is booming with restaurants that cater to more than just your typical "meat and potatoes" person. As much as our carnivorous meat-loving friends love their poultry, there are hundreds of plates that offer a meat-free alternative that will turn their taste buds upside down. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives have come a long way from watery cold soy to five-star dishes with flavor profiles that are out of this world. Local businesses have opened their arms to the plant based dietary lifestyle that offer all of your favorites from the classic noodles, late-night tacos, sweet sushi, meaty hamburgers and more.
Fine dining restaurants like Saffron - The Vegetarian Eatery to quick lunch stops like VegeNation give quality food and ingredients without hurting animals. Whatever kind of craving your stomach is having their is a vegetarian or vegan plate to help you out.
The entertainment capital of the world wouldn't be the same without taking a bit of risk. Get in the car and take a chance on a new restaurant that will still allow you to keep your "I eat meat card"... We got you covered and no it's not Burger King's "Impossible Whopper." Burger King we love you, it's nothing personal.
Veggie House Vegetarian Restaurant
Location: 5115 Spring Mountain Rd. #203, Las Vegas, NV 89146
Website: www.VeggieHouseVegas.com
Tacotarian
Location: 1130 S. Casino Center Blvd, Ste. #170 Las Vegas, NV 89104, 6135 S. Ft. Apache Rd. Ste. #402 Las Vegas, Nevada 89148,
75 S. Valle Verde, Ste. 200, Henderson, NV 89012.
Website: www.TacotarianLV.com
Saffron - The Vegetarian Eatery
Location: 3545 S Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
Website: www.SaffronTheEatery.com
VegeNation
Location: 616 E. Carson Ave. #120, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89101
Website: www.VegeNationLV.com
Chef Kenny's Vegan Dim Sum
Location: 6820 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89146.
Website: www.ChefKennysVeganDimsum.com
Veganos
Location: 3149 N. Rancho Dr. C, Las Vegas NV 89130
Website: www.facebook.com/VeganosKitchen
Violette's Vegan
Location: 8560 W. Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89117
Website: www.ViolettesVegan.com
Tarantino's Vegan
Location: 7960 S. Rainbow Blvd Ste 8000G, Las Vegas, NV 89139
Website: www.TarantinosVegan.com
No Butcher
Location: 3565 S. Rainbow Blvd Ste. #110 Las Vegas, NV 89103
Website: NoButcher.com
