Overview
- FSIS issued the alert Saturday, May 9, for Daisy Brand headcheese produced by Crawford Sausage Co., marked with establishment number EST. 21406.
- The investigation in Illinois has identified at least three illnesses as the producer paused headcheese production during its review.
- An unopened package collected by FSIS tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, with lab work underway to see if it matches the outbreak strain.
- No recall was issued because the product is no longer sold, and officials urge consumers to throw out any on hand and clean refrigerators to avoid cross-contamination.
- The affected meat was produced January 20 with a Use By date of March 26 and was distributed sliced or in pieces to retail delis in Illinois and Indiana.