Listeria Meat Recall Impacting Walmart, Amazon, and Major Grocery Chains
Overview of the Listeria Meat Recall
A recall involving nearly 10 million pounds of meat and chicken products over fears they may be contaminated with listeria has now expanded to store brands at some of the biggest grocery chains in the United States.
Affected Products from Major Retailers
- Walmart
- Kroger
- Target
- Amazon Fresh
- Albertsons
- Publix
- H-E-B
- Meijer
- Aldi
- Trader Joe's
The expanded recall comes after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service confirmed a listeria contamination at a BrucePac facility in Durant, Oklahoma. This contamination was detected in ready-to-eat chicken products, prompting a massive recall.
What Products Are Included in the Recall?
By Sunday, the recall list expanded to include an extensive range of items, with a detailed 203-page PDF naming affected products. Most items are ready-to-eat salads with chicken.
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