Massive meat recall includes hundreds of products sold at Walmart, Target, more
By Ashleigh Jackson,
5 hours ago
EXSTAR) — Check your fridge and freezer: A massive meat recall linked to possible listeria contamination has impacted hundreds of ready-to-eat meals sold at major grocery store chains across the U.S., including Walmart, Trader Joe’s and Target.
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released an updated list of affected products, some featuring popular brand names like Dole, Taylor Farms, Great Value and Michelina’s.
The recall, initiated by BrucePac, involves more than 9.9 million pounds of pre-cooked meat and poultry items that were produced from June 19, 2024, to October 8, 2024.
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service discovered the issue during routine testing, when Listeria monocytogenes was found in poultry samples. Subsequent testing traced the source of the bacteria back to BrucePac’s ready-to-eat chicken.
The affected products were shipped to distributors across the country and later reached restaurants and other food service providers. They appeared in a variety of items, from frozen dinners to pre-made salads.
Aside from Walmart, Trader Joe’s and Target, some other retailers affected by the recall include: 7-Eleven, Albertson’s, Aldi, Amazon Fresh, H-E-B, Kroger, Meijer, Publix, and Save Mart.
Some of the recalled meals are featured in the table below:
Product Name
Lot Code or Establishment Number
Best By Date
Michelina’s Cheesy Chicken & Rice Bake
J4239
8/26/2025
El Monterey Signature Chicken Enchilada Meals
24267
9/23/2025
Atkins Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
J4281
10/7/2025
Taylor Farms Caesar Salad with Chicken
40280, 34733
10/6/24 or prior
Boston Market Chicken, Broccoli & Cheese Casserole
J4207
7/25/2025
Great Value Southwestern Style Chicken & Pasta
24229
8/16/2025
Trader Joe’s Green Goddess Salad with Blackened Chicken Thigh Meat
44818, 21794, 34013
10/6/2024 or prior
7-Eleven Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
44818, 21794, 34013
10/6/2024 or prior
Good & Gather Chicken Ranch with Uncured Bacon Salad
No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported in connection with the recall. However, the USDA warned about the risks of eating food contaminated with listeria bacteria. Infections can have serious or even fatal consequences for the most vulnerable groups, including seniors, pregnant people (and their newborns) and those with weakened immune systems.
Those who are high-risk and experience flu-like symptoms within two months of eating contaminated food should seek medical attention and notify their healthcare provider.
Anyone with food safety questions can call the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov .
WKBN’s Michael Reiner contributed to this report.
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