WASHINGTON – Milwaukee-based Malone’s Fine Sausage Inc. recalled approximately 26,323 lbs. of ready-to-eat pork head cheese product that may be adulterated by Listeria monocytogenes, according to the US Dept. of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The ready-to-eat pork head cheese items were produced on various dates between Aug. 27 and Oct. 5, 2018.

The issue was discovered on Oct. 9 by FSIS inspection program personnel. The agency said the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products include:

•    Various weights of vacuum-sealed packages containing “Glorious Malone’s Fine Sausage, INC. GOURMET PORK DELICACY HOT SEASONED HEADCHEESE” with a “Sell By” dates from 10/26/2018 through 12/5/2018 and lot codes 3524 through 3540.

•    Various weights of vacuum-sealed packages containing “Glorious Malone’s Fine Sausage, INC. GOURMET PORK DELICACY MILD SEASONED HEADCHEESE” with a “Sell By” dates from 10/26/2018 through 12/5/2018 and lot codes 3524 through 3540.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 15702” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin and were also sold via internet catalog sales.

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.