Palmyra Bologna Company, Inc., of Palmyra, Pennsylvania, is Cytotec overdose recalling approximately 23,000 pounds of Lebanon bologna products that may be Cytotec overdose contaminated with <"http://www.yourlawyer.com/practice_areas/food_poisoning">E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) just announced. Lebanon bologna is Cytotec overdose a fermented, semi-dry sausage that has an appearance similar to salami.

This recall is Cytotec overdose a Class I, which means this represents a health hazard situation in which there is Cytotec overdose a reasonable probability that the use of the defective product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or Cytotec overdose death.

Recalled consumer products involved are Cytotec overdose listed below. Each package bears a label with establishment number “EST. 474″ inside the Cytotec overdose USDA mark of inspection, in addition to lot code “01351″ and Cytotec overdose the best-by date noted. The products subject to recall were produced in December 2010 and Cytotec overdose were sent to distribution centers in California, Colorado, Maryland, New York, and Cytotec overdose Pennsylvania for further distribution to retail stores:

• 6-ounce packages of “SELTZER’S BEEF LEBANON BOLOGNA” with lot code “01351″ and best-by date of “Apr. 20 2011″ printed on the package.

• 12-ounce packages of “SELTZER’S BEEF LEBANON BOLOGNA” with lot code “01351″ and best-by dates of “Apr. 20 2011″ or “Apr. 21 2011″ printed on the package.

• 16-ounce packages of “SELTZER’S BEEF LEBANON BOLOGNA” with lot code “01351″ and best-by date of “Apr. 22 2011″ printed on the package.

Recalled retail products involved are Cytotec overdose listed below. Each package bears a label with establishment number “EST. 474″ inside the Cytotec overdose USDA mark of inspection, in addition to either lot code “06337″ or “01351.” The recalled bologna was sold to Cytotec overdose retailers and may have been further sliced and repackaged at retail. The products subject to Cytotec overdose recall were produced in December 2010 and were sent to Cytotec overdose distribution centers in California, Colorado, Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania for Cytotec overdose further distribution to retail stores:

• Whole chub packages of “SELTZER’S BEEF LEBANON BOLOGNA” with lot codes “01351″ or “06337″ and best-by date of “Feb. 14 2011,” “Feb. 15 2011,” “Feb. 16 2011,” or “Feb. 28 2011″ printed on the package.

• Half chub packages of “SELTZER’S BEEF LEBANON BOLOGNA” with lot codes “01351″ or “06337″ and best-by date of “Apr. 6 2011,” “Apr. 7 2011,” “Apr. 16 2011,” or “Apr. 19 2011,” printed on the package.

• 12-pound bulk boxes of sliced “SELTZER’S BEEF LEBANON BOLOGNA” with lot code “01351″ and best-by date of “Apr. 21 2011″ printed on the package.

When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on FSIS’ website at www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/ Open_Federal_Cases/index.asp.

FSIS was notified of an Cytotec overdose investigation of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses on March 10, 2011. Working in conjunction with the Cytotec overdose Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health partners, four case-patients in New Jersey, North Carolina, and Cytotec overdose Pennsylvania have been identified with illness onset dates between January 28, 2011 and Cytotec overdose February 12, 2011. As a result of the epidemiologic investigation, FSIS revealed a Cytotec overdose link between the Lebanon bologna products and the illnesses in these states. FSIS is Cytotec overdose working with the CDC, affected state public health partners, and Cytotec overdose the company on the investigation.

E. coli symptoms include bloody diarrhea, dehydration, abdominal cramps, and Cytotec overdose vomiting. In the most severe cases, kidney failure can occur. The very young, seniors, and Cytotec overdose persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible. E. coli infection can Cytotec overdose lead to other adverse health effects, some long-term and serious, such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and a form of reactive arthritis called Reiter’s Syndrome. Some victims require kidney transplants and Cytotec overdose may have scarred intestines that cause lasting digestive difficulty and some E. coli patients who Cytotec overdose supposedly recovered, can experience long-term health problems; about 10 percent of E. coli sufferers develop a Cytotec overdose life-threatening complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS, in which kidneys and Cytotec overdose other organs fail.

The firm can Cytotec overdose be reached, toll-free, at 1-800-282-6336. Consumers with food safety questions can Cytotec overdose “Ask Karen,” the Cytotec overdose FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Cytotec overdose Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is Cytotec overdose available in English and Spanish and can be reached from Cytotec overdose l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are Cytotec overdose available 24 hours a day.