Almost 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced last week.
Produced between June 19-Oct. 8, 2024, the affected products made by Oklahoma-based pre-cooked meat producer BrucePac were shipped to establishments and distributors nationwide, then distributed to restaurants and institutions like Wegmans, Walmart and Target, according to the recall posted on Oct. 9.
Here’s what you should know about the recall.
What stores carry products on the recall list?
The USDA is continuing to update the list of affected products and suggests checking back at FSIS.gov frequently.
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Walmart
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Kroger
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Albertson’s
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Publix
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Target
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Aldi
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Amazon Fresh
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Trader Joe’s
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7-Eleven
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H-E-B
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Meijer
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Giant Eagle
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Wegmans
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Save Mart
What brand names are included in the recall?
The USDA is continuing to update the list of affected products and suggests checking back at FSIS.gov frequently.
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Which products have been recalled?
As of Tuesday, Oct. 15, the USDA has a 326-page document of over 300 recalled products. Here’s the list:
What to do if you’ve purchased the recalled products
The USDA advises consumers who have purchased these products not to eat them and instead throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Retailers with the products in stock are likewise advised not to sell recalled products and to dispose of or return them.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions linked to these products, but anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact their healthcare provider.
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Listeriosis or listeria poisoning symptoms
Listeriosis, or listeria poisoning, is a foodborne bacterial infection most commonly caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. It is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially to older adults, people with weak immune systems and pregnant people.
According to the USDA, symptoms include:
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Fever
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Muscle aches
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Headache
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Stiff neck
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Confusion
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Loss of balance
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Convulsions
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Diarrhea
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Other gastrointestinal symptoms
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Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery and/or life-threatening infection of newborn infants
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Death
People in higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food, said the USDA.
Emily Barnes reports on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network’s New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Meat recall affects Wegmans, Walmart and more. See searchable list
