Yo, heads up if you’ve recently grabbed ready-to-eat chicken or turkey from places like Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Walmart, or Target — there’s a huge recall going down! BrucePac, a major supplier of pre-cooked meats, is recalling over 10 million pounds of their products because of potential Listeria contamination. 😬 This affects a ton of stuff, from salads and burritos to rice bowls.
💡 What’s the Deal?
The USDA found Listeria during routine testing in BrucePac’s poultry, and now products made between June and October 2024 are in the danger zone. 😷 No illnesses have been reported yet, but the USDA is taking no chances since some of this meat might still be chilling in restaurants or, uh, even your fridge.
💥 What to Do Now?
Check your labels ASAP! If you’ve bought any of these brands, you might want to toss or return them:
- Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Walmart, Target, HEB, Kroger
- Atkins, Jenny Craig, Boston Market, Michelina’s
- Amazon Fresh, Rao’s, Dole (and the list keeps going).
Products to watch out for:
- Trader Joe’s BBQ Chicken Salad
- Great Value Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
- Jenny Craig Chicken Carbonara
- Atkins Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
👀 Look for the establishment numbers 51205 or P-51205 under the USDA mark of inspection, though keep in mind, some products might have different numbers because of further processing.
💥 Listeria 101:
If you catch Listeria, most people will have symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting that go away in a few days. But if you’re pregnant, older, or have a weak immune system, it can get serious fast, with fever, muscle aches, and even more severe outcomes like miscarriage or stillbirth. 😱
**RECALL ALERT: Several products sold at Trader Joe’s — may be contaminated with Listeria.**
— Chels Alegría (@ChelsLaTejana) October 11, 2024
Trader Joe’s says this is related to nationwide USDA recall of BrucePac ready-to-eat meat and poultry. No reports of any illness so far. ITEMS TO WATCH FOR 👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/27oN9YCBbX
👉 Bottom Line: If you’ve got any of these recalled products, do not eat them! Toss them out or return them for a refund. Stay safe, y’all! 🛑