On May 3, 2008, Gourmet Boutique LLC recalled about 286,000 pounds of fresh and frozen meat and poultry products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The recalled products were sent to food service and retail establishments nationwide.

Listeria monocytogenes bacteria may cause listeriosis, which can cause miscarriages and stillbirths. The disease may also be fatal. The United States Department of Agriculture has not received any reports of illnesses related to the recalled Gourmet Boutique meat and poultry products.

Source: ?U.S. Company recalls about 286,000 pounds of meat,? Reuters, May 5, 2008.