More than 300 products part of massive meat recall sold at Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s, more

(Gray News/Hawaii News Now) – The USDA is warning people about additional ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that have been recalled due to a possible listeria contamination.
Last week, the USDA released additional images of items that are part of the recall, which includes more than 300 items from many popular brands sold at major retailers.
The products were sold at numerous chains including 7-Eleven, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Walmart, Target, Kroger, Meijer, H-E-B and more.
They were not, however, distributed in Hawaii.
The recall covers numerous items sold under popular brands such as Dole, Marketside, Atkins, Great Value, Good & Gather, Fresh Express and others.
The USDA said nearly 10 million pounds of products are subject to recall, including items like pre-made salad kits and frozen dinners.
The original recall was announced Wednesday, with additional products added to the list Thursday and Friday.
The meat was produced by BrucePac, a food company located in Durant, Oklahoma.
The products were produced from June 19, 2024, to Oct. 8, 2024, and shipped to distributors nationwide.
The products subject to recall bear establishment numbers “51205 or P-51205″ inside or under the USDA mark of inspection.
So far, there have been no confirmed reports of illness, but anyone with concerns should contact a healthcare professional.
Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms.
The problem was discovered after officials performed routine testing of the meat and identified BrucePac RTE chicken as the source.
Restaurants, institutions and other establishments are urged not to serve or use these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
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