Aldi and Trader Joe’s Part of Nationwide Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Recall
EDITOR’S NOTE: As of 10/19/24, the recall is being continually expanded to include additional products. To find the most up-to-date Aldi products, check here. To find the most up-to-date Trader Joe’s products, check here.
On October 9, 2024, the USDA announced that BrucePac, a supplier of precooked meats, is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry over possible Listeria contamination. The contamination was discovered during routine testing of the company’s products. At the time of publication, the USDA says that there are currently no reported cases of adverse reactions.
A number of grocers nationwide are impacted, including Walmart and H-E-B. Aldi and Trader Joe’s are also impacted.
Affected Aldi Products:
Two Aldi products are mentioned.
The first is Little Salad Bar Santa Fe Style Salad 6.3oz, distributed by Fresh Express (Establishment 46607). Affected Lot Codes are: G232, G234, G235, G236, G239, G241, G242, G246, G248, G249, G250, G253, G255, G256, G260, G262, G264, G267, G269, G271, G274. All products affected have a use-by date prior to 10/16/2024.
The second is Little Salad Bar Chicken Caesar Salad 6.3oz, also distributed by Fresh Express (Establishment 46607). Affected Lot Codes are: G228, G232, G234, G235, G236, G241, G242, G243, G246, G248, G249, G250, G253, G255, G257, G260, G262, G264, G267, G269, G277, G278. All products affected have a use-by date prior to 10/20/2024.
Affected Trader Joe’s Products:
A number of Trader Joe’s products are mentioned. In addition, Trader Joe’s has issued a helpful announcement (something Trader Joe’s frequently does) that includes products and location details we could not find in the USDA release.
Here are more details from Trader Joe’s.
Chicken Wrap with Pesto Vinaigrette SKU 92018
AFFECTED STATES:
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin
Dates:
07/21/2024 to 10/17/2024
Establishment No.:
P47991
Harvest Salad with Grilled Chicken SKU 96285
AFFECTED STATES:
Arizona, Southern California*, Southern Nevada**, Utah
Dates:
08/19/2024 to 10/15/2024
Establishment No.:
P39892
Tarragon Chicken Salad Wrap SKU 97031
AFFECTED STATES:
Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Dates:
09/10/2024 to 10/15/2024
Establishment No.:
P46987
Field Fresh Chopped Salad with Grilled White Chicken SKU 99050
AFFECTED STATES:
Arizona, Southern California*, Southern Nevada**, Utah
Dates:
08/19/2024 to 10/15/2024
Establishment No.:
P39892
Chicken Chow Mein SKU 34043
AFFECTED STATES:
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Southern California*, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, New Hampshire, New York, Southern Nevada**, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin
Lot Codes:
02112025 11 CPF, 14112025 11 CPF, 20112025 11 CPF, 21112025 11 CPF, 05122025 11 CPF, 10122025 11 CPF
Establishment No.:
P21837
Salad with BBQ Flavored Chicken SKU 84871
AFFECTED STATES:
Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Dates:
09/29/2024 to 10/14/2024
Establishment No.:
P17156
Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast SKU 71733
AFFECTED STATES:
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin
Dates:
07/21/2024 to 10/17/2024
Establishment No.:
P47991
Turkey Club Wrap SKU 90309
AFFECTED STATES:
Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Dates:
09/10/2024 to 10/15/2024
Establishment No.:
P46987
Lemon Chicken & Arugula Salad SKU 97436
AFFECTED STATES:
Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., Wisconsin
Dates:
08/12/2024 to 10/15/2024
Establishment No.:
P46987, P39897, P44056, P46236
NOTES:
*Southern California includes Trader Joe’s in Bakersfield, Templeton, and all locations south.
**Southern Nevada includes all Trader Joe’s in the Las Vegas area.
About Listeria:
Regarding Listeria, the press release notes:
Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes [Listeria] can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected.
Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.
The full list of recalled items can be found here.
