Minnesota frozen food company recalls pork, chicken products sent to AZ, 6 other states

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Authorities say a Minnesota frozen food and packing company is recalling more than 212,000 pounds of ready-to-eat pork and chicken products that were sent to Arizona and six other states.

The Agriculture Department said in a release issued Friday that Buddy's Kitchen Inc. of Burnsville produced the products between Oct 19, 2017, and Oct. 9, 2018. The products contain vegetables that might be contaminated with salmonella and listeria.

The items were shipped to Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri and New Jersey. They have the number "P-4226" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The problem was discovered by Buddy's vegetable supplier. The USDA says no adverse reactions to the products have been reported. Consumers are urged not to eat the products.

Salmonella can cause abdominal cramps and fever. Listeria can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion loss of balance and convulsions.

#Recall: Buddy’s Kitchen, Inc. Recalls Pork and Chicken Products due to Possible Salmonella and Listeria Mo... https://t.co/rbJUCSxZj2 — USDA Food Safety (@USDAFoodSafety) October 20, 2018

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