Johnston County Hams Recalls Ready-To-Eat Ham Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
USDA FSIS recalls approximately 89,096 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products from Johnston County Hams that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers are urged not to consume these products.
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What happened, in plain English
Johnston County Hams is recalling ready-to-eat ham products that may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious infections. This recall affects older adults, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems who are at higher risk for listeriosis. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275875-johnston-county-hams-ready-to-eat-ham-products-recalled-due.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275875-johnston-county-hams-ready-to-eat-ham-products-recalled-due · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #084-2018
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“Johnston County Hams Ready-To-Eat Ham Products Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275875-johnston-county-hams-ready-to-eat-ham-products-recalled-due. Based on USDA FSIS recall #084-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/johnston-county-hams-recalls-ready-eat-ham-products-due-possible-listeria).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that may lead to fever, muscle aches, and in severe cases, miscarriages, stillbirths, or life-threatening infections in newborns. The bacteria can spread beyond the gastrointestinal tract and is particularly dangerous for high-risk groups.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased these ham products are affected. People at higher risk for listeriosis, including older adults, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems, are most vulnerable.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for ham products with the brand name Johnston County Hams, Inc. or similar labels. Products were produced from April 3, 2017 to October 2, 2018 and may have the establishment number EST. M2646 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- Brand
Johnston County Hams- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Do not consume the recalled ham products. Throw away or return them to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
What is the risk of getting sick from these ham products?
Listeriosis can cause serious infections, especially in older adults, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, and in severe cases, miscarriages or stillbirths.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Check for ham products with the brand name Johnston County Hams, Inc. or similar labels. Products were produced from April 3, 2017 to October 2, 2018 and may have the establishment number EST. M2646 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Throw away or return the product to the place of purchase. Do not consume it.
Contact Johnston County Hams
We’ve drafted a message you can send Johnston County Hams to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 084-2018 — Johnston County Hams Johnston County Hams Hello, I own a Johnston County Hams that is covered by recall 084-2018 from Johnston County Hams. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #084-2018 (October 3, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.