Earlier this week , almost a million pounds of meat was recalled due to listeria concerns. An update Wednesday added even more products, and warned that potentially contaminated BrucePac meat may be in schools across the U.S.
It's unclear whether any of the recalled meat was sent to schools in Kentucky. USDA 's Food and Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) did not have a list or further information about the school locations as of Thursday afternoon.
BrucePac said in a statement the company is working closely with the USDA and has temporarily halted production "until we are confident the issue has been resolved." Here's the latest in the meat recall.
How much meat was recalled?
Initially reported without a product list on Oct. 9 as a recall for 9,986,245 pounds of meat and poultry due to possible listeria contamination, the number rose on Wednesday to include an additional 1,779,040 pounds, increasing the weight to a total of 11.8 million pounds.
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What products with precooked meats were recalled?
Sandwiches, wraps and salads are the primary prepared foods affected by the recall. Frozen meals containing chicken products ranging from pastas and burritos to bowls and family meals are also affected.
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The ready-to-eat meat and poultry items were produced from May 31, 2024, to Oct. 8, 2024. The products were shipped to other establishments and distributors nationwide and then distributed to restaurants, schools and institutions.
The products subject to recall bear establishment numbers "51205 or P-51205" inside or under the USDA mark of inspection.
Find a full and expanding list at FSIS.gov.
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What stores sold products that are part of BrucePac recall?
The USDA is continuing to update the list of affected products and suggests checking back at FSIS.gov frequently. This list may not be exhaustive.
- Walmart
- Kroger
- Albertson’s
- Publix
- Target
- Aldi
- Amazon Fresh
- Trader Joe's
- 7-Eleven
- H-E-B
- Meijer
- Giant Eagle
- Wegmans
- Save Mart
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What brand names are included in the recall?
The USDA is continuing to update the list of affected products and suggests checking back at FSIS.gov frequently. This list may not be exhaustive.
- Fresh Express
- Rao's
- Michael Angelo's
- Boston Market
- Atkins
- Dole
- Jenny Craig
- El Monterey
- Don Pancho's
- ReadyMeals
- Amazon Kitchen
- Taylor Farms
- Giant Eagle brand
- H-E-B brand
- Kroger brand
- Home Chef
- Meijer brand
- RaceTrac brand
- Raley's
- Save Mart brand
- Trader Joe's brand
- Wegman's brand
- Central Eats
- Red's
- Udi's
- Great Value (Walmart) brand
- Gordon Choice
- Michelina’s
- Good & Gather
- Little Salad Bar
- Signature Select
- Marketside
- Amazon Fresh
- Contessa Premium Foods
- Whitsons' Culinary Group
- Bell & Evans
- Fusia
- HMS
- KitchenMate
- Mom’s Meals
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What to do if you have a recalled product
The USDA advises consumers who have purchased these products not to eat them and instead throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Retailers with the products in stock are likewise advised not to sell recalled products and to dispose of or return them.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions linked to these products, but anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact their healthcare provider.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Even more precooked meat products recalled, and some of it went to schools, USDA says
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