Northeast Iowa Meat Processor Announces Recall

A Northeast Iowa locker is recalling approximately 207 pounds of beef sticks with cheese due for possible Listeria contamination.

The Edgewood Locker in Edgewood announced the recall on Wednesday (Dec. 23, 2015).

The affected product is identified on the label with a lot number 348 and a packaged-on date of Dec. 15, 2015. The product is packaged in 8-ounce or 2-pound sizes.

Company officials said the product would have been purchased from Edgewood Locker or Greenwood Grocery in nearby Farley.

No illnesses or adverse health reactions have been confirmed at this time, company officials said.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged not to consume them. They should be returned to their place of purchase (for refund) or thrown away. Anyone with questions should contact the Edgewood Locker at 563-928-6814.

The press release from the Edgewood Locker announcing the recall:

Edgewood Locker, Edgewood, IA is recalling approximately 207 pounds of beef sticks with cheese, lot number 348, packaged on December 15, 2015 for possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Product would have been purchased from Edgewood Locker in Edgewood, IA or Greenwood Grocery in Farley, IA. The affected product is identified on the label with a lot number 348 and a packaged on date of December 15, 2015. Product is packaged in 8 ounce or 2 pound package sizes.

Listeria is a pathogen found in the environment. The very young, elderly, and those who are immunocompromised are especially susceptible if they eat product contaminated with listeria. The problem was discovered through routine environmental testing conducted by Edgewood Locker.

The Edgewood Locker has taken necessary precautions to control any additional product and will continue to evaluate and take necessary precautions. Edgewood locker continues to work with the state of Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s Meat and Poultry Inspection Bureau to address concerns of our customers.

At this time no illnesses or adverse health reactions have been confirmed.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. They should be returned to their place of purchase (for refund) or thrown away. Contact our retail location with questions, 563-928-6814.