Listeria Concerns Spark Jerky Recall In Alabama: USDA

ALABAMA — More than 1,600 pounds of ready-to-eat jerky products across Alabama and seven other states have been recalled because of Listeria concerns, the Department of Agriculture announced last week.

The products from California-based Boyd Specialties LLC were recalled in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas.

Boyd Specialties recalled the jerky products after the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service discovered the threat when routine product testing revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, the bacteria that causes listeriosis.

The recalled jerky products were produced on Feb. 23 and have the designation "EST. 40269" inside the USDA mark of inspection, according to the recall notice.

Listeriosis primarily affects older adults, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns but also can cause negative reactions in people outside these at-risk groups. The infection can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms.

A list of the recalled products can be found here and includes the following brands:

• Ranchview Jerky Co.
• Texas Family Jerky
• The Village Sweet Shoppe
• Humboldt Jerky Co.
• Smokehouse Jerky Co.
• Rebel's Snacks
• Gold Mine Jerky Company
• Old South
• 2 Broke Bartenders
• Killer Jerky Co.
• MI Jerky Co.
• Rock Ridge Jerky
• Jerked Out Jerky
• The Country's Best Jerky
• The Classy Cow Beef Jerky Co.
• Durbin Farms Market
• One Supply
• Arrow's Native Foods LLC
• Hadley Fruit Orchards
• Pork Palace
• Bacon Mamma Jamma
• Genie Gourmet
• Mayor McGhee

Patch staffer Jeffrey Perkins contributed to this report.