A massive recall of over 11.7 million pounds of meat and poultry products by Oklahoma-based BrucePac has expanded due to possible listeria contamination. The recall, initially issued on October 9 and involving 10 million pounds of products, now includes 1.7 million additional pounds, including food shipped to schools. The recalled items, produced between June 19 and October 8, include chicken patties, strips, fajita meat, and more, distributed nationwide to restaurants and institutions.
Products sold at major retailers such as Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Aldi, and Costco, including ready-to-eat salads, wraps, pastas, and frozen meals, are also implicated. Although no illnesses have been reported, consumers are urged to discard or return the affected products.
Listeriosis, caused by Listeria monocytogenes, primarily affects pregnant individuals, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is continuing to gather information, and a school distribution list is pending.
The recall comes as authorities investigate a separate listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats, which has killed 10 people and sickened 59 in 19 states. Consumers with questions can contact BrucePac’s vice president, Jeff Golangco, at 503-874-3000.
This summary is based on a report from Patch. You can read the full story here.
