Well, it’s not great timing, but HoneyBaked Fooods recalled nearly 47,000 pounds of cooked ham and turkey products that could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria bacteria can cause serious or fatal infections in children, the elderly or those with weakened immune systems. Suffice it to say it can wreak havoc with pregnant women. Symptoms include fevers, severe headaches, nausea and diarrhea.

Here’s the link to the story: www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/4357989.html

Published: Nov 26, 2006