{"id":712,"date":"2024-10-16T05:56:37","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T12:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/los-angeles\/?p=712"},"modified":"2024-10-16T05:56:37","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T12:56:37","slug":"latest-listeria-recall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/los-angeles\/latest-listeria-recall\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest Listeria Recall"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meat Producer Recalls 10 Million Pounds of Meat and Poultry Products Over Listeria Concerns<\/strong><\/p>\n

Widespread Recall Affects Retailers Like Trader Joe’s, Target, and Kroger<\/strong><\/p>\n

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced a massive recall of nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products produced by BrucePac, a leading meat producer. The recall affects products sold at popular retailers such as Trader Joe’s, Target, and Kroger, among others.<\/p>\n

What’s the Reason for the Recall?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The recall was triggered by routine testing of poultry products produced by BrucePac, which revealed the presence of Listeria, a type of bacteria that can cause a serious and potentially life-threatening condition called listeriosis. Further investigation identified the source of the bacteria as BrucePac’s ready-to-eat chicken products.<\/p>\n

What Products Are Affected?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The recall includes a wide range of prepackaged salads, chicken wraps, bowls, and frozen entrees from various brands, including Michelina’s and Rao’s. Target is recalling its Good & Gather salads and other products, while Trader Joe’s is recalling its White Meat Chicken Salad, Harvest Salad With Grilled Chicken, Pacific Salad With Chicken, Chicken Enchiladas Verde, and Curried White Chicken Deli Salad.<\/p>\n

Listeria: What Is It and Why Should I Be Concerned?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Listeria is a type of bacteria that can cause serious infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as older adults, people with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and newborns. Consuming contaminated food can lead to symptoms like fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions, sometimes preceded by diarrhea or gastrointestinal issues.<\/p>\n

About BrucePac<\/strong><\/p>\n

Founded in 1949, BrucePac is a family-owned company that produces precooked proteins, which it sells to other companies for repackaging or use as ingredients in other foods. The company operates two USDA-Inspected facilities in Oregon and Oklahoma, with the capacity to process millions of pounds of meat and poultry per week.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the wake of this massive recall, consumers are advised to check their pantries and freezers for affected products and discard or return them to the point of purchase. While there have been no reported cases of illness linked to the affected products, the risk of listeria contamination is significant, particularly for vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Q: What should I do if I suspect I ate contaminated food?<\/strong>
\nA: If you are concerned about an illness, contact your healthcare provider. If you are in a higher-risk category and experience flu-like symptoms within two months of eating contaminated food, seek medical care and inform your provider about the recalled products.<\/p>\n

Q: How can I contact the USDA for food safety questions?<\/strong>
\nA: Call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at (888) MPHotline or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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