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Vaseline October 11, 2024

Pre-cooked meat maker BrucePac released the list of 75 affected products in a nearly 10 million-pound recall announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday.

According to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) notice, approximately 9,986,245 pounds of product is subject to the recall after routine testing showed evidence of Listeria monocytogenes on BrucePac ready-to-eat poultry. The presence of L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis infection if adulterated food is consumed.

The affected products were shipped to facilities and distributors across the country, including restaurants and other food establishments. The affected foods have a production date through October 8, meaning they are likely still in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers and available on shelves, in restaurants and at other establishments, FSIS warned.

View here which products are part of the recall.

Which BrucePac products are being recalled?

Ready-to-eat meat and poultry products produced between June 19, 2024 and October 8, 2024, with location number “51205 or P-51205” on the packaging, are included in the recall. This includes 75 different products made by BrucePac.

The list includes several chicken products, including strips, breasts, patties and diced chicken. Some beef products were also on the list, including beef patties and fajita strips.

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What should you do if you have a recalled product?

The USDA advises consumers who have purchased these products not to eat them, but to throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Retailers stocking the products are also advised not to sell recalled products and to discard or return them.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse events associated with these products, but anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact their healthcare provider.

Symptoms of listeriosis or listeria poisoning

Listeriosis, or listeria poisoning, is a foodborne bacterial infection usually caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. It is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially for older adults, people with weak immune systems, and pregnant people.

According to the USDA, symptoms include:

Fever
Muscle pain
Headache
Stiff neck
Confusion
Loss of balance
Convulsions
Diarrhea
Other gastrointestinal symptoms
Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth and/or life-threatening infection in newborn babies
Dead

People in higher risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months of eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the healthcare provider about eating the contaminated food, the USDA said.