Meat recalled listeria

2024 - 10 - 18

When Meat Goes Rogue: 12 Million Pounds of Chicken and Beef Recalled!

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Brace yourselves, Canada! A massive meat and chicken recall is taking over grocery aisles with listeria causing chaos at your favourite stores. Get the scoop!

The meat industry is experiencing a serious shake-up as BrucePac has issued a nationwide recall affecting nearly 12 million pounds of meat and chicken products due to concerns over listeria contamination. Sold at beloved retailers like Costco, Walmart, Target, and Trader Joeโ€™s, this recall comes as a huge red flag for consumers who are reliant on these stores for their grocery needs. If you were planning on a tasty chicken wrap or beefy burrito this week, it might be time to double-check your fridge!

The alert has particularly focused on ready-to-eat meals, including prepared salads, burritos, and other meal options that can typically be found in the deli sections of popular grocery stores. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service is on high alert, as listeria can cause severe illness and even be life-threatening, particularly for young children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Itโ€™s a reminder that even the most delicious meals can sometimes pack a hidden punch!

BrucePac's recall quickly expanded from an original figure of around 11 million pounds, adding millions more as the USDA continues their investigations. This extension raises concerns not only among consumers but also within the meat supply chain. Retailers are scrambling to ensure transparency to their customers, aiming to avoid any grim headlines about food safety scandals. If youโ€™ve bought any of these products, you might want to consider finishing your leftovers with a side of extra caution.

But while the scandal unfolds, Canadians can take a pause while shopping, knowing that organizations are deploying systems to enhance food safety standards. On a lighter note, taking an additional look at your dinner choices might inspire a move towards more home-cooked meals! Who needs takeout when you can whip up a spaghetti dish that your grandmother would approve of?

Now itโ€™s time for a couple of interesting tidbits related to meat recalls! First, listeria can survive in a wide range of temperatures, which means it can be a nuisance for manufacturers and consumers alike. Second, did you know that BrucePac was founded in 1998 and has grown to become one of the leading growers and processors of poultry in the United States? Consumers are reminded to review any recent purchases and stay informed. Before you dig into your next meal, stay safe and aware!

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Meat, chicken listeria recall updates: Latest list of 300+ popular ... (NBC Chicago)

The products were sold at popular grocery stores nationwide, including Costco, Target, Walmart, Trader Joe's and more.

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12 million pounds of BrucePac chicken, meat products recalled over ... (NBC News)

A recall of nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken products affects items sold at stores including Trader Joe's, Wegmans, 7-Eleven and ...

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Latest listeria recall affects Trader Joe's and other retailers (Los Angeles Times)

Meat producer BrucePac is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products sold at Trader Joe's, Target, Kroger and other retailers because ...

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A meat recall for listeria has grown to 12 million pounds. Here are 15 ... (Yahoo Movies)

Major retailers, including Amazon (AMZN), Costco (COST), Walmart (WMT), and Trader Joe's, have issued a nationwide recall for over 300 ready-to-eat meals ...

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Listeria Recall Expands to Include Nearly 12 Million Pounds of Meat ... (U.S. News & World Report)

By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter. HealthDay. THURSDAY, Oct. 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A national recall of meat and poultry has been expanded to ...

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BrucePac recall expands to 11.8 million pounds of meat, including ... (USA TODAY)

An additional 1.8 million pounds of product was added to the sweeping BrucePac recall, totaling almost 12 million. The USDA says some of the meat was sent ...

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10 million pounds of meat recalled from Trader Joe's and others in ... (NOLA.com)

Meat producer BrucePac is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products sold at Trader Joe's, Target, Kroger and other retailers because ...

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Listeria concerns prompt massive recall of meat, Arkansas included (KATV)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced a nationwide recall of meat has gone from 9986245 up to 11765285 ...

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Listeria recall expands to include nearly 12 million pounds of meat ... (Medical Xpress)

Some of the newly recalled products include prepared salads, burritos and other foods sold at stores including Costco, Trader Joe's, Target, Walmart and Kroger, ...

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A meat recall for listeria has grown to 12 million pounds. Here are 15 ... (Quartz)

A recall of more than 300 ready-to-eat meals includes Amazon, Costco, Walmart, and Trader Joe's.

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Florida schools, stores received possible listeria-contaminated meat ... (The Florida Times-Union)

BrucePac supplies ready-to-eat meat to other companies, which then use that meat in various products, including fresh and frozen food.

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Massive meat recall includes hundreds of products sold at Walmart ... (KOIN.com)

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 ...

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Meat recall expanded to include products sent to schools. Here's the ... (Courier Journal)

It's unclear whether any of the recalled meat was sent to schools in Kentucky. USDA's Food and Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) did not have a list or further ...

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Meat recalled over listeria concerns sent to schools in New York ... (WABC-TV)

The USDA released the list of schools that received products including the recalled meat and poultry, including in New York and New Jersey.

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Meat, poultry in BrucePac listeria recall were sent to these 200 ... (USA TODAY)

The USDA said that roughly 1.7 million pounds of the 11.8-million-pound BrucePac meat recall went to schools across the U.S. See the list here.

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Recall of potentially listeria-tainted meat includes food sent to over ... (New York Post)

The recalled meat products were sent to nearly 200 schools across the country, according to a preliminary list released by the agency on Thursday.

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Listeria recall expands to nearly 12 million pounds of meat, hits US ... (GMA)

A preliminary list of schools that received products containing the now-recalled BrucePac ready-to-eat meat and poultry can be found here. Affected schools are ...

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New York, New Jersey schools included in listeria recall linked to ... (CBS Denver)

Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.

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Massive meat recall includes hundreds of products sold at Walmart ... (WPIX 11 New York)

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 ...

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USDA names schools that may be affected by recall of 11.7 million ... (CNN)

A recall of ready-to-eat meat and poultry items made by BrucePac has been expanded to include nearly 1.8 million pounds of additional products, ...

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