Massive Meat Recall Now Includes Meals Sold at Walmart, Costco, Kroger, and Trader Joe's — Here's What to Look For

Last week, millions of pounds of meat and poultry products were recalled because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. BrucePac, a pre-cooked meat company, issued the recall after the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) found the harmful bacteria during routine testing. 

Now, the nationwide recall has expanded to include nearly 12 million pounds of meat and a lengthy list of ready-to-eat meals sold at many of the country's biggest grocery chains, including Walmart, Costco, Trader Joe's, Kroger, and more.

Listeria is particularly dangerous for vulnerable groups like pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Thankfully, there haven't yet been any reports of illness due to this recall.

On Oct. 9, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a widespread recall of nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products produced by BrucePac. Routine testing of products containing poultry produced by BrucePac found potentially dangerous listeria bacteria.

The recall has since been expanded to include an additional 1.7 million pounds of meat as well as prepared meals. The meals include prepackaged salads, bowls, wraps, and frozen entrees sold at nationwide grocery stores and retailers.

The affected products were made between June 19 and Oct. 8, 2024, and distributed to retailers, restaurants, and institutions nationwide. The FDA recommends that consumers regularly check the updated list on its website to ensure that they aren't consuming any unsafe items. The USDA’s mark of inspection with establishment numbers “51205 or P-51205” is a key indicator of the affected products.

Here’s a list of some affected grocery chains and brands included in the recall.

• Kroger Chicken Caesar with Bacon 5.75 oz.
• Kroger Mexican Style Street Corn with Chicken 6.4 oz.
• Kroger BLT Chicken Salad 6.5 oz.
• Kroger Garden Salad with Chicken & Bacon 5.75 oz.
• Kroger Santa Fe Style 6 oz.
• Kroger Apple Walnut with Chicken 5.5 oz.
• Kroger Chicken Caesar 6 oz.
• Kroger Salad Kit Southwest Style Salad with Chicken 11.65 oz.
• Kroger Mexican Style Street Corn Salad 6.4 oz.
• Kroger Chicken Caesar With Bacon Salad 5.75 oz.
• Kroger BLT Salad 6.5 oz.
• Kroger Caesar Salad with Chicken 12.15 oz.
• Kroger Chef Salad 6.7 oz.
• Kroger Cobb Salad 6.4 oz.

• Chicken Wrap with Pesto Vinaigrette
• Tarragon Chicken Salad Wrap
• Field Fresh Chopped Salad with Grilled White Chicken
• Chicken Chow Mein
• Salad with BBQ Flavored Chicken
• Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast
• Turkey Club Wrap
• Lemon Chicken & Arugula Salad
• Chicken Enchiladas Verde

• Good & Gather Cilantro Avocado Salad 6.5 oz.
• Good & Gather Santa Fe-Style Salad 6.3 oz.
• Good and Gather (Target) Chicken Tikka Masala - Frozen Bag Meal, 22 oz.
• Good & Gather Cobb Salad with Chicken & Uncured Bacon 6.25 oz.
• Good & Gather Chicken Ranch with Uncured Bacon Salad 5.8 oz.

• 7-Eleven Caesar Salad with Chicken 7.8 oz.
• 7-Eleven Fiesta Style Salad with Chicken 9.25 oz.
• 7-Eleven Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
• 7-Eleven Country Style Chef Salad with Ham and Chicken 8.1 oz.

• Wegmans Salad Bowl Chef 7.75 oz.
• Wegmans Salad Bowl Chicken & Uncured Bacon Cobb 7.6 oz.
• Wegmans Salad Bowl Santa Fe Style 6.35 oz.
• Wegmans Salad Bowl BLT Ranch Salad with Chicken 6.5 oz.
• Wegmans Salad Bowl Apple & Walnut with Chicken 5.5 oz.
• Wegmans Salad Bowl Chicken Caesar 6.25 oz.

• H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Bowl with Chicken & Bacon 6.6 oz.
• H-E-B Southwest Style Chopped Salad Bowl 7.25 oz.
• H-E-B Chicken Caesar Chop Salad Bowl with Bacon 6.6 oz.
• H-E-B Chop Salad Bowl Avocado Ranch Chop 6.6 oz.

• Giant Eagle Caesar Salad Bowl with Chicken Family Size 12.15 oz.
• Giant Eagle Southwest Style Salad Bowl with Chicken Family Size 11.65 oz.
• Giant Eagle Dill Pickle Crunch Salad Bowl with Chicken and Bacon 6.15 oz.

• Fusia (Aldi's) Garlic Chicken Bowl - Frozen Bowl Meal, 9oz. Lot Trader Joe’s
• ReadyMeals
• Rao's
• Jenny Craig
• Atkins
• Signature Select
• Boston Market
• Amazon Fresh
• Michelina's
• Rao's
• Dole

See the full FDA list of products here.

Anyone with the recalled ready-to-eat products should toss them out or return them to the place of purchase, according to the USDA. Consumers with questions can contact Jeff Golangco, VP Business Development at BrucePac, at 503-874-3000.

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