A recent recall of nearly ten million pounds of ready-to-eat poultry and meat products from BrucePac has expanded to include several popular items sold at Trader Joe’s and various grocery stores due to listeria contamination.
The announcement was made by the Food Service Inspection Service on Tuesday, detailing 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat products from BrucePac’s Oklahoma plant. This includes grilled chicken breast strips, chicken used in frozen meals, and pre-packaged salads and sandwiches distributed to restaurants and food service vendors across the country.
The recall was prompted after U.S. Department of Agriculture officials discovered listeria in poultry samples during standard testing procedures.
In total, approximately 75 different meat and chicken products are included in the recall, with a comprehensive list of item codes available for consumers. The affected products were produced between June 19 and October 8 and shipped throughout the nation. They bear best-by dates ranging from June 19, 2025, to October 8, 2025. Authorities have advised consumers to discard these products, as they may still be accessible in homes.
So far, there have been no confirmed illnesses reported in connection with this recall. Among the affected items are various frozen meals featuring the H-E-B brand, along with HMS chicken alfredo and pre-made salads sold under the “Fresh Express,” “Marketside,” and “Little Salad Bar” labels.
Trader Joe’s also carries at least three recalled products: the Turkey Club Wrap, Lemon and Chicken Arugula Salad, and the Tarragon Chicken Wrap.
Listeria infections can lead to symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, and fatigue, and may occur within days or even up to ten weeks after consumption of contaminated food. The infection poses a higher risk to older adults, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant individuals.
This recall follows reports of a 10th death linked to a separate listeria outbreak involving Boars Head deli meats, which has resulted in at least 59 illnesses across 19 states and the closure of a Boars Head processing facility in Virginia.