BrucePac, a company based in Woodburn, Oregon, has issued a recall for nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products due to potential listeria contamination. This recall affects around 5,000 tons of ready-to-eat items produced at a plant in Durant, Oklahoma, and was initiated after listeria was detected in routine testing by U.S. Agriculture Department officials.
The affected recall covers 75 different meat and chicken products, including popular items such as grilled chicken breast strips. These products were manufactured between June 19 and October 8, and have been distributed to restaurants and food service providers nationwide.
The best-by dates for these products range from June 19, 2025, to October 8, 2025. Officials are worried that some of these items may still be found in homes, likely stored in refrigerators or freezers. Consumers are strongly advised to dispose of any of the recalled products to avoid potential health risks.
While there have been no confirmed cases of illness linked to this recall, listeria can lead to serious health issues. Approximately 1,600 individuals in the United States are infected with listeria each year, resulting in about 260 deaths, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Symptoms of listeria infection can include fever, muscle aches, and fatigue. In some cases, it may progress to more severe symptoms such as stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. These symptoms can emerge rapidly or up to 10 weeks following the consumption of contaminated food. Infection poses a heightened risk to older adults, individuals with compromised immune systems, and pregnant women.
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