The USDA/ FSIS issued a public health alert due to concerns that ready-to-eat (RTE) ham products produced by Sunnyvalley Smoked Meats (Manteca, California) may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the affected products are no longer in commerce. The RTE ham products were produced on Sept 25, 2023, with 4-lb. (average weight) vacuum-packed clear plastic packages containing “Kirkland Signature Applewood Smoked MASTER CARVE HALF HAM Boneless With Natural Juices” with Use / Freeze by date Jan 20 24. The products were shipped to retail locations in California and Nevada. The problem was discovered after the establishment’s laboratory testing indicated the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The establishment notified FSIS that some affected product was distributed into commerce. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of the products. FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-kirkland-signature-ready-eat-ham-products-due
