BrucePac, an Oklahoma-based company, is recalling approximately 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). These products, produced between June 19 and October 8, 2024, were distributed nationwide to restaurants and institutions.
The recall comes after routine FSIS testing detected the bacteria in BrucePac RTE poultry products. Although there have been no confirmed illnesses, consumers are urged to discard or return the affected products, which bear the establishment numbers "51205 or P-51205" inside or under the USDA mark of inspection.
Listeria contamination can lead to serious health risks, particularly for older adults, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant women. Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches and gastrointestinal issues, and the infection can lead to miscarriages or stillbirths in pregnant women.
Consumers with food safety concerns can contact USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline or report issues via the USDA's online complaint system.
For more detailed product information, check the FSIS recall page frequently for updates.
