(NEXSTAR) — Check your refrigerators and freezers: Major meat recall linked to possible Listeria contamination continues to reduce the number of items sold at major grocery store chains across the country, including Walmart, Trader Joe's and Target It affects hundreds of ready-to-eat foods.
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released an updated list of affected products, including popular brand names such as Dole, Taylor Farms, Great Value and Michelina's.
The recall, initiated by Blue Pack, includes more than 9.9 million pounds of cooked meat and poultry products manufactured between June 19, 2024 and October 8, 2024.
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service discovered the problem when Listeria monocytogenes was detected in poultry samples during routine inspections. Subsequent testing traced the source of the bacteria to BrucePac's cooked chicken.
The affected products were shipped to distributors across the country and then delivered to restaurants and other food service providers. It has appeared in a variety of items, from frozen dinners to ready-made salads.
In addition to Walmart, Trader Joe's and Target, other retailers affected by the recall include 7-Eleven, Albertsons, Aldi, Amazon Fresh, HEB, Kroger, Meijer, Publix and Save Mart.
Some of the recalled meals are listed in the table below. Click here to see the complete list.
| Product name | Lot number or office number | expiration date |
| Michelina's Cheese Chicken & Rice Bake | J4239 | 2025/8/26 |
| El Monterey Specialty Chicken Enchilada Meal | 24267 | September 23, 2025 |
| Atkins Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo | J4281 | October 7, 2025 |
| Taylor Farms Caesar Salad with Chicken | 40280, 34733 | Before 10/6/24 |
| Boston Market Chicken, Broccoli and Cheese Casserole | J4207 | July 25, 2025 |
| Great Value Southwest Chicken & Pasta | 24229 | August 16, 2025 |
| Trader Joe's Black Chicken Thigh Green Goddess Salad | 44818, 21794, 34013 | Before October 6, 2024 |
| 7-Eleven Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad | 44818, 21794, 34013 | Before October 6, 2024 |
| Good & Gather Chicken Lunch with Raw Bacon Salad | 21794, 34013, 34733 | Before October 13, 2024 |
No illnesses or side effects related to the recall have been reported.
However, the Department of Agriculture warned about the risks of eating food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Infectious diseases can have serious or even fatal consequences for the most vulnerable populations, including the elderly, pregnant women (and their newborns), and those with weakened immune systems.
People who are at high risk and experience flu-like symptoms within two months of eating contaminated food should seek medical attention and notify their health care provider.
If you have questions about food safety, call USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or email your question to: [email protected].
WKBN's Michael Reiner contributed to this report.
