A recall of nearly ten million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products from BrucePac has expanded to include well-known items sold at Trader Joe’s and other grocery stores due to concerns over listeria contamination.
The Food Service Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall on Tuesday, stating it affects 9,986,245 pounds of products from the BrucePac plant in Oklahoma, which includes grilled chicken breast strips, chicken found 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 regular testing.
A total of approximately 75 meat and chicken products are included in the recall. The affected items were produced between June 19 and October 8, and they were shipped to various sites nationwide. All products have a best-by date ranging from June 19, 2025, to October 8, 2025. Authorities are urging consumers to discard these products, as they may still be found in homes or food establishments.
While there have been no confirmed illnesses linked to this recall, listeria infections can cause symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, and fatigue, and can lead to more severe complications, particularly in older adults, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Among the recalled items are several products sold under the H-E-B brand, as well as chicken alfredo meals and pre-made chicken salads marketed under “Fresh Express,” “Marketside,” and “Little Salad Bar.” Additionally, three specific products sold at Trader Joe’s, including the Turkey Club Wrap, Lemon and Chicken Arugula Salad, and Tarragon Chicken Wrap, are part of the recall.
This announcement follows a recent report of a 10th death linked to a separate listeria outbreak involving Boars Head deli meats, which has sickened at least 59 individuals across 19 states and led to the closure of a processing facility in Virginia.