Possibly contaminated chicken is recalled

Washington -- The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced the voluntary recall of 140 pounds of chicken products because of possible contamination.

The Really Cool Food Co. of Syosset, N.Y., said the chicken might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes that can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease.

The chicken products being recalled were 12-ounce trays of "STOP & SHOP All Natural Grilled Balsamic Flavored Chicken Breast, ALL-NATURAL CHEF PREPARED READY-TO-HEAT MEALS." Each label bears the establishment number "P-33912" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a "Sell-by" date of "6/12/07."

The chicken products were distributed to retail establishments in New Jersey and New York.

Consumers with questions can contact company representative Cortney McCraw at 212-582-0375.

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