BrucePac, one big meat and poultry processing company for America, don dey recall nearly 12 million pounds of their ready-to-eat meat and poultry products because of possible Listeria contamination. This recall affect many big grocery stores like Walmart, Kroger, Trader Joe’s, Target, and others.
The recall involve products wey BrucePac process between May 31 and October 8, 2024. These products include prepackaged salads, chicken-based products, frozen meals, and other ready-to-eat items. Brands like Rao’s, El Monterey, Atkins, Boston Market, and many others dey involved in this recall.
No illness don report yet, but Listeria contamination be very dangerous, especially for pregnant women, older adults, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Listeria can cause symptoms like fever, headache, muscle aches, and stiff neck. It can also lead to preterm labor, stillbirth, or miscarriage in pregnant people.
USDA advise consumers to check their kitchen for any recalled products and to throw away or return them. High-risk individuals should take extra precautions, like reheating precooked and deli meats to 165 degrees Fahrenheit before eating them.
The recall also affect schools, though the specific distribution list no dey available yet. USDA go post the list once it dey ready.
