380,000 pounds of deli meat may be contaminated @ Wal-Mart

Approximately 380,000 pounds of deli meat products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes have been recalled by Zemco Industries in Buffalo, N.Y., the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced late Monday.

The sandwich meats were sold at Walmart stores nationwide. There are no reported illnesses associated with the recall.

The products subject to recall include:

• 25.5-pound cases of "Marketside Grab and Go Sandwiches BLACK FOREST HAM With Natural Juices Coated with Caramel Color" with the number 17800 1300.
• 28.49-pound cases of "Marketside Grab and Go Sandwiches HOT HAM, HARD SALAMI, PEPPERONI, SANDWICH PEPPERS" with the number 17803 1300.
• 32.67-pound cases of "Marketside Grab and Go Sandwiches VIRGINIA BRAND HAM With Natural Juices, MADE IN NEW YORK, FULLY COOKED BACON, SANDWICH PICKLES, SANDWICH PEPPERS" with the number 17804 1300.
• 25.5-pound cases of "Marketside Grab and Go Sandwiches ANGUS ROAST BEEF Coated with Caramel Color" with the number 17805 1300.
• The packages also bear vendor number "398412808" and the USDA mark of inspection.

The meat products were produced on various dates from June 18 to July 2, 2010, and have various "Use By" dates ranging from August 20 to September 10, 2010.

Listeria infection can cause fever and chills, headache, upset stomach and vomiting. It is most likely to affect pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.