On May 21, 2008, Cecina Los Amigos recalled approximately 290 pounds of pork blood sausages because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which could lead to foodborne illness from Listeria.

Included in the recall are 10-pound vacuum-sealed packages of ?Cecina Los Amigos Pork Blood Sausage (Moronga),? with the establishment number ?EST. 21653? inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Distributed in northern California, the recalled pork blood sausages were produced on May 14, 2008 and distributed to retail establishments.

Customers with questions may contact Cecina Los Amigos Company Owner Felipe Flores at 310-830-1787. For more information, customers may also ?Ask Karen,? the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) virtual representative available 24 hours a day. Also, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Meat and Poultry Hotline is available, at 1-888-674-6854.

Source: ?California firm recalls pork sausages for possible Listeria contamination,? Food Safety and Inspection Service Release FSIS-RC-017-2008, May 21, 2008.