A major recall of nearly ten million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products from BrucePac has expanded to include items sold at Trader Joe’s and various grocery stores due to listeria concerns. The Food Service Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall, which affects a total of 9,986,245 pounds of products produced at the company’s Oklahoma facility, including grilled chicken breast strips, frozen meal chicken, and pre-packaged salads and sandwiches distributed to restaurants and food service providers across the nation.
The recall was prompted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture discovering listeria during routine inspections of poultry samples. The affected products include approximately 75 different meat and chicken items, and detailed information about the specific items can be accessed through the FSIS.
These products were manufactured between June 19 and October 8 and shipped nationwide. They carry best-by dates ranging from June 19, 2025, to October 8, 2025. Authorities have warned that the products may still be accessible for use or could be stored in refrigerators or freezers, advising consumers to discard them.
As of now, there have been no confirmed illnesses related to this recall. Among the contaminated products are several frozen meals sold under the H-E-B brand, as well as HMS chicken alfredo and pre-made salads labeled “Fresh Express,” “Marketside,” and “Little Salad Bar.”
Notably, at least three recalled items were available at Trader Joe’s: the Turkey Club Wrap, Lemon and Chicken Arugula Salad, and the Tarragon Chicken Wrap. Listeria infections often present with symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, and fatigue, and can lead to more severe complications, especially in vulnerable populations such as the elderly, immunocompromised individuals, and pregnant women.
This recall coincides with the recent report of a 10th death linked to a separate but related listeria outbreak involving Boars Head deli meats, which has affected at least 59 people across 19 states and resulted in the closure of a processing facility in Virginia.