- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for Daisy Brand headcheese due to possible Listeria contamination.
- The alert followed an investigation into a listeria outbreak in Illinois, where an unopened product sample tested positive for listeria monocytogenes, sickening at least three people.
- No recall was issued because the affected headcheese products, produced on January 20, 2026, and marked with a 'Use By' date of March 26, 2026, are no longer available for purchase.
- These products, identifiable by establishment number 'EST. 21406', were distributed to retail deli locations in Illinois and Indiana.
- Consumers are urged to dispose of any remaining headcheese and thoroughly clean their refrigerators to prevent cross-contamination, as Listeria is a serious foodborne illness.
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