A pork and poultry product recall from BrucePac has expanded to include nearly ten million pounds of ready-to-eat items due to concerns over listeria. This recall affects popular products available at Trader Joe’s and various grocery stores.
The recall, announced by the Food Service Inspection Service, covers approximately 9,986,245 pounds of meat and poultry produced at BrucePac’s Oklahoma facility. The items include grilled chicken breast strips, frozen meal chicken, and pre-prepared salads and sandwiches, all distributed to restaurants and food service vendors across the country.
This action was triggered after the U.S. Department of Agriculture found listeria in poultry samples during routine inspections. The recall encompasses about 75 different meat and chicken products, with a detailed list of item codes made available for consumers.
The affected products were manufactured between June 19 and October 8, and have best-by dates ranging from June 19, 2025, to October 8, 2025. Officials warn that these items might still be found in homes or kitchens and should be discarded.
Currently, there are no confirmed cases of illness related to this recall. The items include various frozen meals branded under H-E-B, as well as chicken alfredo products and salads marketed as “Fresh Express,” “Marketside,” and “Little Salad Bar.”
Trader Joe’s customers may recognize at least three of the recalled products, including the Turkey Club Wrap, Lemon and Chicken Arugula Salad, and the Tarragon Chicken Wrap.
Listeria infections typically lead to symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, and fatigue, which can appear rapidly or up to ten weeks after consuming contaminated food. The illness is particularly hazardous for the elderly, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.
This recall follows a recent report of a tenth fatality linked to a significant listeria outbreak involving Boars Head deli meats, which has affected at least 59 individuals across 19 states and resulted in the closure of a processing plant in Virginia.