WASHINGTON — Rosemead, Calif.-based Phu Huong Food Company announced a recall of approximately 602 lbs on Oct. 16 for ready-to-eat (RTE) beef and chicken meatball products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The following fully cooked items were produced on Oct. 2, 2023, packaged on Oct. 3, 2023, and are subject to recall:

  • 11-oz vacuum-sealed packages containing “BÒ VIÊN PHÙ-HƯƠNG GÂN BEEF MEATBALLS (WITH BEEF TENDONS) (Chicken added / Cô Gá)” with lot codes 200101 through 200124 on a sticker on the back of the package.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 7681” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in California.

FSIS discovered the problem and identified Listeria monocytogenes in the product while performing routine testing.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.