BrucePac and the USDA are recalling about 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products because some of them tested positive for Listeria.Potential contamination also affected other meat items produced in the same facility in Durant, Oklahoma.
The FSIS initiated the recall on October 9 after determining that some of BrucePac’s ready-to-eat poultry products tested positive for Listeria. Following additional tests, the recall was expanded to include other meat products made at the Durant facility.
Details of the Recalled Products
The recalled products were produced between June 19, 2024, and October 8, 2024, and distributed nationwide. They were sold at various grocery stores and restaurants under several private labels and BrucePac’s own Fresh Express brand.
Products included in this recall bear the establishment numbers “51205” or “P-51205” found inside or beneath the USDA inspection mark.
On October 10, FSIS broadened the scope of the recall, adding more products and updating a comprehensive list of affected items and labels. Retailers impacted by the recall include well-known names such as Aldi, Walmart, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s. Consumers may have purchased these items in either refrigerated or frozen sections.
List of Specific Recalled Products
Here is a summary of some of the products that have been confirmed as part of the recall so far:
- HEB Chicken Broccoli & Rice Casserole (32 oz.)
- Establishment number: P-2117
- Best By date: 08/09/2025
- HEB Texas Ranch Chicken Casserole (30 oz.)
- Establishment number: P-2117
- Best By date: 08/27/2025
- Trader Joe’s Lemon Chicken & Arugula Salad (9.2 oz.)
- Establishment number: 46987
- Production dates: 09/03/24 – 10/08/24
- Best By dates: 09/09/24 – 10/14/24
- Fresh Express Gourmet Cafe Salads Chicken Caesar (6.3 oz.)
- Establishment number: 46607
- Use-by date: Before 10/23/2024
- Lot codes: Multiple, ranging from G225 to G278
This recall affects a range of prepared salads, casseroles, and other ready-to-eat dishes with various use-by dates and lot codes. Shoppers should carefully check their products against the full list available on the FSIS website.
How to Identify Affected Products
All recalled items carry the establishment number “51205” or “P-51205” beneath the USDA inspection mark. Additionally, some products are marked with establishment numbers like “46987” or “46607.”
It’s important to cross-check these numbers with any items purchased recently from Aldi, Walmart, Trader Joe’s, and H-E-B, among other stores.
Consumers can visit the FSIS website for a full list of affected products and images of product labels. Keeping an eye on the site is also recommended, as more products may be added to the recall.
What to Do If You Have Recalled Products
Consumers who have purchased recalled products should immediately discard or return them to the store for a refund. The FSIS has expressed concern that some recalled items may still be on store shelves or in the refrigerators and freezers of unaware consumers.
If you work at a restaurant, school, or other place that got these products, it’s important to not serve or sell them to avoid health problems.
Health Risks Associated with Listeria
While there have been no reported cases of illness due to this recall, Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious health problems, particularly for Women who are going to have a baby, older people, and those who have a weaker immune system.
Symptoms of listeria infection may include fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea .Bad cases can lead to worse problems like meningitis or sepsis.
If you believe you may have consumed If you have one of the recalled products and you feel sick, contact your healthcare provider immediately. For further questions regarding the recall, consumers can contact BrucePac’s VP of Business Development, Jeff Golangco, at 503-874-3000 or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline.
Staying Updated on the Recall
The FSIS is keeping an eye on the situation and might add more products to the list. People should check the FSIS website often for updates. Acting fast and staying aware can prevent health issues from contaminated meat and poultry.
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