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Which Ya Shang Foods are affected by the Recall?

According to a Recall Notice from the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) [1.], this action affects the following Ya Shang Food products:

• Japanese Chasu Pork Belly
• Braised Pork Belly in Brown Sauce
• Seasoned Pork Feet
• Seasoned Pork Hock
• Chinese Brand Spicy Duck Head
• Yushang Brand Spicy Duck Neck
• Chinese Brand Spicy Duck Neck
• Bazhen Seasoned Whole Chicken
• Chinese Brand Spicy Duck Tongues
• Chinese Brand Spicy Duck Wings
• Chinese Brand Chicken Feet
• Yushang Sausage Made with Pork and Chicken
• Seasoned Pork Tongues
• Seasoned Chicken Quarter Leg
• Braised Beef Shank
• Braised Chicken Szechuan Pepper Flavor
• Yu Shang Brand Cooked Pork Hock
• Seasoned Pork Snout Meat
• Spicy Pork Ear
• Spicy Chicken Gizzards
• Spicy Pork Feet
• Lambs Head Soup (frozen)
• Chinese Brand Spicy Chicken Feet

These products feature the establishment number “P-46684” or “EST. M46684” inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were distributed to retail locations across the U.S. and were made available for purchase online.

Why was the Recall Issued?

In November 2024, Yu Shang Food issued a large-scale recall of around 72,240 pounds of the above products after they were linked to a fatal outbreak of foodborne illness caused by Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall included all food items manufactured prior to October 2024. Although the first confirmed infections were traced back to October 2021, officials believe the actual number of affected individuals may be significantly underreported. According to federal health authorities, at least 11 people were officially diagnosed in connection with the outbreak.

Health officials linked Yu Shang Food’s products to multiple severe cases: 11 confirmed illnesses across four states, including 9 people who required hospitalization. Tragically, one of the victims was a newborn in California who did not survive. The affected states included California (7 cases), Illinois (2), New Jersey (1), and New York (1).

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the true scale of the outbreak is probably larger than reported, and illnesses may have occurred in states beyond those currently identified. Underreporting is common with Listeria, as its symptoms can take weeks to appear.

The fatality involved a set of twins born in California. Only one of the infants tested positive for Listeria and was included in the official case tally. The other twin, although also deceased, was not counted because the bacteria was not detected. Their mother, who was pregnant at the time of exposure, was infected but recovered.

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Listeria Food Poisoning (Listeriosis) Statistics

• Approximately 1,600 cases of listeriosis occur in the U.S. each year

• About 260 deaths are caused by Listeria annually in the U.S.

• Listeria has a hospitalization rate of over 90%, one of the highest among foodborne pathogens

• Roughly 20% of Listeria infections are fatal, significantly higher than most other foodborne illnesses

• Pregnant women are about 10 times more likely to get listeriosis than the general population

• Hispanic pregnant women are 24 times more likely to be affected, partly due to dietary preferences (such as soft cheeses)

• Newborns, older adults (age 65 and older), and people with weakened immune systems are at the highest risk for severe illness

• Listeria is responsible for about 17% of food-related deaths despite causing fewer infections than other pathogens like Salmonella or E. coli

• Infected pregnant women may experience miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection in their newborn

• The incubation period for Listeria can range from a few days to as long as 70 days, making outbreak detection more difficult

Get a Free Ya Shang Food Lawsuit Evaluation With Our Lawyers

The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at Schmidt & Clark, LLP law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Ya Shang Food lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and are currently accepting new Listeria food poisoning cases in all 50 states.

Again, if you or a loved one developed a Listeria infection after eating Ya Shang Food, you should contact our attorneys immediately. You may be entitled to financial compensation by filing a Ya Shang Food Lawsuit and our lawyers can help.