10 Million Pounds of Chicken Recalled Due to Listeria Risk

The recall of nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products affects items sold at major stores nationwide, including Trader Joe's, Wegmans, 7-Eleven and Kroger.

Brewpack, producer of pre-cooked meat and poultry, Initiate recall Products tested by the Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service on Wednesday tested positive for the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Additional investigation identified the Oklahoma-based company's ready-to-eat chicken as the source of the contamination, and Brucepack and the Department of Agriculture have since provided more information and updates on the specific affected products.

D List of recalled items There are mainly salads, burritos and chicken wraps, sometimes with other meats such as bacon or ham. The items were produced from June 19 to October 8, the agriculture department said in its statement. Most products are expired, but some frozen meals – from brands like Jenny Craig and Michelina – will be valid until 2025 or 2026.

Other stores selling potentially contaminated food include Walmart, Meijer, Giant Eagle, Amazon, Target and Aldi, as well as some gas stations and corner stores.

No illnesses or deaths associated with Brucepack meat have been reported.

Some damaged produce may still be on store shelves, in refrigerators or in consumers' homes, the Department of Agriculture said. It urged businesses not to sell any remaining products that may be affected and asked consumers to throw away or return any recalled items they may have. BrucePac has not indicated whether consumers will be eligible for refunds or discounts.

The company did not respond to a request for comment.

A FAQ page on his website BrucePac wrote: “We are committed to providing safe, high-quality products. We are working closely with the USDA to ensure all necessary measures are taken to ensure a safe food supply. We will not resume production until we are certain the issue has been resolved.”

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Listeria infection poses the greatest risk to those who are elderly, have weakened immune systems, or are pregnant. Listeriosis is the third leading cause of death from food poisoning in the United States. According to the Food and Drug Administration. D The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that every year 1,600 people contract listeriosis and 260 die.

Symptoms usually appear about two weeks after eating the contaminated food, although they may begin immediately or take up to 10 weeks to begin. They usually include fever, muscle pain, headache, neck stiffness, confusion, loss of balance and seizures. Listeria infection can cause intestinal illnesses, including diarrhea and vomiting.

Treatment may include antibiotics, although not all patients need them – many recover after resting and drinking plenty of fluids.

Several Listeria outbreaks typically occur each year. In July, the Boar's Head Over 7 million pounds of deli meats were recalled over listeria concerns. Nine people have died associated with this outbreak. AN Early recall Dairy producer Rizzo Lopez's cheese products have been linked to two Listeria deaths and more than 20 hospitalizations. Last week, federal authorities ordered the company to stop the operation.