Almost 10 Million Pounds of Recalled Chicken & Beef Found In Products at Trader Joe’s, Aldi and More

Almost 10 Million Pounds of Recalled Chicken & Beef Found In Products at Trader Joe’s, Aldi and More

Recall Alert: Listeria Contamination Causes Massive Recall of Prepackaged Meats and Poultry

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that BrucePac has recalled over nine million pounds of prepackaged meat and poultry products due to possible listeria contamination. This recall affects a wide range of products, including prepared salads, casseroles, and salad kits, sold at various retailers such as Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Walmart, and H-E-B.

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Impacted Products and Date Range

The affected items were produced between June 19, 2024, and October 8, 2024, and were sent to restaurants and institutions. The list of specific products that have been recalled includes:

• H-E-B Chicken Broccoli & Rice Casserole, with a “best by” date of “080925”
• H-E-B Texas Ranch Chicken Casserole, with a “best by” date of “082725”
• H-E-B Texas Ranch Style Chicken with Ranchero Beans & Mexican Style Rice, with a “best by” date of “090325”
• Trader Joe’s Lemon Chicken & Arugula Salad, with a “best by” date between 9/09/24 and 10/14/24
• Trader Joe’s Tarragon Chicken Salad Wrap, with a “best by” date between 9/09/24 and 10/14/24
• Trader Joe’s Turkey Club Wrap, with a “best by” date between 9/09/24 and 10/14/24
• Fresh Express Gourmet Cafe Salads Chicken Caesar (6.3oz), with a “use-by” date prior to 10/23/2024
• Fresh Express Gourmet Cafe Salads Santa Fe Style (6.3oz), with a “use-by” date prior to 10/11/2024
• Little Salad Bar Santa Fe Style Salad (6.3oz), with a “use-by” date prior to 10/16/2024
• Marketside Caesar Salad With Chicken (6.25 oz), with a “use-by” date prior to 10/19/2024
• Marketside Santa Fe Style Salad With Chicken (6.35 oz), with “use-by” date prior to 10/15/2024
• Marketside Caesar Salad With Chicken (12 oz), with a “use-by” date prior to 10/13/2024
• Marketside Southwest Style Salad with Chicken (11.75 oz), with a use-by date prior to 10/13/2024
• Little Salad Bar Chicken Caesar Salad (6.3 oz), with a use-by date prior to 10/20/2024
• HMS Chicken Alfredo, with use-by dates between 8/25/2025 and 10/8/2025

Symptoms of Listeria Infection

Listeria infections can cause a range of symptoms, including fever, vomiting, nausea, headaches, and neck stiffness. Individuals who are most at risk of life-threatening illness due to listeria include:

• Elderly people
• Young children
• Those with weakened immune systems
• People who are pregnant

Precautions and Next Steps

Fortunately, there have been no reported illnesses linked to this contamination. If you experience symptoms of listeria infection after consuming any of the impacted products, contact your healthcare provider. If you have purchased any of the listed products, you are advised to return them to the place of purchase. Restaurants and other establishments are also urged to discontinue using these products and to discard them or return them as well.

If you have any questions regarding the recall, you can contact Jeff Golangco, VP of Business Development at BrucePac, at (503) 874-3000 or call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at (888) 674-6854.

Conclusion

This massive recall is a wake-up call for consumers to be vigilant about the food they eat and the companies that produce it. As consumers, it is crucial to prioritize our health and the health of our loved ones by being informed and taking action. By staying informed and taking steps to prevent foodborne illnesses, we can ensure a safer and healthier food system.

FAQs

Q: What caused the recall?
A: The recall was caused by possible listeria contamination.

Q: Who is affected by the recall?
A: The recall affects a wide range of products, including prepared salads, casseroles, and salad kits, sold at various retailers such as Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Walmart, and H-E-B.

Q: What are the symptoms of listeria infection?
A: Listeria infections can cause a range of symptoms, including fever, vomiting, nausea, headaches, and neck stiffness.

Q: Who is most at risk of listeria infection?
A: Individuals who are most at risk of life-threatening illness due to listeria include the elderly, young children, those with weakened immune systems, and people who are pregnant.

Q: What should I do if I have purchased any of the impacted products?
A: If you have purchased any of the listed products, you are advised to return them to the place of purchase. Restaurants and other establishments are also urged to discontinue using these products and to discard them or return them as well.