 991252 NJ Company Recalls Exotic FoodsDecember 31, 1999 Washington - For the third time this month, a New Jersey food company is recalling exotic foods, mostly French delicacies, because they may be contaminated with a bacteria that can cause an uncommon but potentially fatal illness. Tests revealed that 26 additional products from D'Artagnan Inc. of Newark, NJ, may contain Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause listeriosis, the Agriculture Department said. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis, but the disease can cause high fever, severe headaches, neck stiffness and nausea. It can be potentially fatal to people with weak immune systems - infants, the elderly, chemotherapy patients and persons with HIV infections or other chronic diseases. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths. The latest recall applies to all varieties and sizes of Terrine of Foie Gras Natural, Terrine of Foie Gras Sauternes, Terrine of Goose Foie Gras, Mousse of Foie Gras, Mousse of Foie Gras with Truffles, French Kisses - Prunes with Foie Gras, Duck Galantine, Indian Summer Pate, Mousse Basquaise, Mousse Basquaise - slice, Mousse Truffee, Mouse Peppercorn and Quail Terrine Bacchus. The recall also includes Rillettes, Terrine Chicken Du Soleil, Terrine Mousquetaire, Terrine Pheasant Herbette, Vegetable Terrine, Venison Terrine En Croute, Smoked Magret Duck Breast Half, Smoked Magret Duck Breast Quarter, Smoked Duck Wings - 4/Pack, Pastrami of Smoked Duck Breast, Duck Leg Confit, Gizzards Confit and Truffle Butter. All the products have the number “P9678” or “EST9678” inside the USDA seal of inspection. Earlier this month D'Artagnan recalled 8-ounce packages of Pork Free Mousse Truffee and Pork Free Peppercorn Mousse when tests showed the products may contain Listeria monocytogenes. The government said consumers who purchased any of the recalled D'Artagnan products should return them to the store where they were purchased. Anyone concerned about illness should contact a doctor immediately.
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