Product Recall Alert: Listeria Contaminated Meat and Poultry Products

Listeria Contamination Leads to Massive Product Recall

A company is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products made at an Oklahoma plant because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria, which can cause serious illness and even death. BrucePac of Woodburn, Oregon, recalled approximately 5,000 tons of ready-to-eat foods this week after U.S. Agriculture Department officials detected listeria in samples of poultry during routine testing. Further tests confirmed BrucePac chicken as the source of the contamination.

Details of the Recall

The recall includes 75 meat and chicken products, including grilled chicken breast strips produced at the company’s facility in Durant, Oklahoma. These products were made between June 19 and October 8 and were shipped nationally to restaurants, food service vendors, and other sites. The affected products have a best-by date ranging from June 19, 2025, to October 8, 2025.

Health Risks Associated with Listeria

Government officials express concern that these potentially contaminated foods may still be accessible or stored in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers should immediately discard these products to avoid health risks. No confirmed reports of illness have been linked to this recall, but eating foods contaminated with listeria can lead to serious illness. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1,600 Americans are infected with listeria each year, resulting in approximately 260 deaths. Symptoms typically include fever, muscle aches, and fatigue and can manifest swiftly or up to 10 weeks post-consumption, with heightened risks for older adults, immunocompromised individuals, and pregnant women.