An additional over 1.7 million pounds of product has been added to the BrucePac recall list as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service released a preliminary list of schools nationwide that received the affected products.
Produced between May 31-Oct. 8, 2024, the affected products made by Oklahoma-based pre-cooked meat producer BrucePac were found to possibly be contaminated with listeria, according to the recall originally posted on Oct. 9. With the addition of 1,779,040 pounds of product, the total weight included in the recall is up to 11,765,285 pounds.
“We are committed to providing safe, high-quality products,” an FAQ note on BrucePac’s website states. “We are working closely with the USDA to ensure that all necessary actions are taken to ensure a safe food supply. We will not resume production until we are confident the issue has been resolved.”
Here’s what to know.
Which NY schools are on the list so far?
Fourteen New York schools have been added to the list as of Oct. 17. The USDA says the products were not part of the agency’s National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs as schools also purchase food directly from other vendors. Here’s which schools have been affected:
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Blessed Sacrament School in Staten Island
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Brooklyn Avenue School in Valley Stream
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International Leadership Charter High School in the Bronx
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Neighborhood Charter School: Bronx in the Bronx
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Neighborhood Charter School: Harlem in New York City
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New Hyde Park Road School in New Hyde Park
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New World Preparatory Charter School on Clove Road in Staten Island
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New World Preparatory Charter School on Morningstar Road in Staten Island
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New World Preparatory Charter School on Villa Avenue in Staten Island
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Roosevelt Children’s Academy Charter School on Centennial Avenue in Roosevelt
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Roosevelt Children’s Academy Charter School on Pleasant Avenue in Roosevelt
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Robert W. Carbonaro School in Valley Stream
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St. Charles School in Staten Island
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William L. Buck School in Valley Stream
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. This list may not be exhaustive.
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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
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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. This list may not be exhaustive.
Which products have been recalled?
Nineteen products were added to the USDA’s 348-page document as of Thursday, Oct. 17. Here’s the list:
What to do if you’ve purchased any of 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.
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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Listeria poisoning symptoms to look out for
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, the USDA said.
Contributing: USA TODAY
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 hits schools: See what NY schools are affected
