YuShang Food Recalls 4,589 Pounds of Meat Due to Possible Listeria Risk
According to Newsweek , YuShang Food, a South Carolina-based company, is recalling roughly 4,589 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to potential Listeria contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) detected the issue during routine testing, which confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products.
The recalled items were produced between October 21 and October 27 and feature “use by” dates from August 21, 2025, to August 27, 2025. Nine products are affected by this recall, each marked with establishment numbers “P-46684” or “EST. M46684” inside the USDA inspection seal. These items were distributed to retail locations nationwide and were also available for purchase online.
Recalled Products Include:
- Yushang Brand Cooked Chicken—20 oz—Vacuum Pack
- Japanese Chashu Pork Belly—16 oz—Vacuum Pack
- Seasoned Pork Hock—20 oz
- Braised Pork Belly in Brown Sauce—16 oz
- Yushang Brand Cooked Pork Hock—1.4 lbs
- Chinese Brand Spicy Chicken Feet—8 oz
- Bazhen Seasoned Whole Chicken—20 oz
- Braised Beef Shank—16 oz
- Seasoned Pork Tongues—12 oz
Consumers who purchased these products are advised not to eat them and should either dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.
Understanding Listeria and Its Risks
Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria commonly found in moist environments, soil, water, and decaying matter. This bacterium is particularly resilient, as it can grow even in refrigerated conditions, making it difficult to control.
Eating food contaminated with Listeria can lead to listeriosis, a severe infection that poses a high risk to young children, elderly people, individuals with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women. In pregnant women, it can result in miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, or life-threatening infections for newborns. For older adults and those with compromised immunity, listeriosis can be fatal.
Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Listeria ranks as the third leading cause of death from foodborne illnesses in the U.S., causing around 1,600 cases of food poisoning and approximately 260 deaths annually.
