BrucePac recalled 12 million pounds of pre-cooked meat and chicken products due to a risk of food poisoning, including hundreds of items at Trader Joe’s, Walmart, HEB, and more.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting BrucePac Recall induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with Listeria after BrucePac recalled ready-to-eat meat or chicken products, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
UPDATE: BrucePac Recalls Nearly 12 Million Pounds of Meat Products
On October 15, 2024, BrucePac recalled another 1.7 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken products due to a risk of food poisoning with Listeria. The total weight of recalled products is nearly 12 million pounds, according to the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service.
BrucePac Recall List Expands to Hundreds of Products
On October 15, 2024, food safety officials published a 345-page BrucePac recall list with labels, photos, best-by dates, and other information for hundreds of products that were sold nationwide.
The list includes a wide range of foods that contain pre-cooked chicken or meat, including salad bowls, wraps, “heat-and-serve” meals, microwave dinners, bulk-sized boxes of chicken, and more.
These products were shipped to major grocery stores, restaurants, schools, institutions, and other establishments.
Where Were The Recalled Products Sold?
Some of the recalled products were sold at stores like:
- H-E-B
- Costco
- Trader Joe’s
- Walmart
- 7-Eleven
- Raley’s
- Wegmans
- Kroger
- Giant Eagle
- Amazon Fresh
- Meijer
- Aldi’s
- And more
What Brand-Name Products Are Being Recalled?
The recalled products were sold under many brand-names, including store brands (such as “Trader Joe’s” or “Meijer”) and others, such as:
- ReadyMeals
- KitchenMate
- Taylor Farms
- Great Value
- Jenny Craig
- Atkins
- Boston Market
- Michelina’s
- Good & Gather
- Signature Select
- Marketside
- Amazon Fresh
- Fusia
- Michael Angelo’s
- Rao’s
- Whitson’s Culinary Group
- Dole Fresh Vegetables
- And more
Did Anyone Get Sick?
No illnesses were reported, but a finished product with ready-to-eat chicken from BrucePac tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, according to the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS).
Signs & Symptoms Of Listeria
Listeria infections can cause symptoms on the same day you eat contaminated food, but it can take up to 70 days for symptoms to appear. The symptoms of a Listeria infection may include:
- Headache
- Stiff neck
- Confusion
- Loss of balance
- Convulsions
- Fever
- Muscle aches
- Pregnant women may suffer a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infection in the newborn baby
BrucePac Recall Updated With HEB, Trader Joe’s, Marketside, & More
On October 10, the BrucePac recall list was updated with more products, including:
- HEB Chicken Broccoli & Rice Casserole
- HEB Texas Ranch Chicken Casserole
- HEB Texas Ranch Style Chicken with Ranchero Beans & Mexican Style Rice
- Trader Joe’s Lemon Chicken & Arugula Salad
- Trader Joe’s Tarragon Chicken Salad Wrap
- Trader Joe’s Turkey Club Wrap
- Fresh Express Chicken Caesar Salad Bowls
- Fresh Express Santa Fe Style Salad Bowls
- Little Salad Bar Santa Fe Style Salad Bowls
- Little Salad Bar Chicken Caesar Salad (6.3-oz. bowl)
- Marketside Caesar Salad With Chicken
- Marketside Santa Fe Style Salad With Chicken
- Marketside Caesar Salad With Chicken (12-oz. bowl)
- Marketside Southwest Style Salad with Chicken (11.75-oz. bowl)
- HMS Chicken Alfredo
- And more
What Should I Do?
Listeria can survive on foods in the refrigerator or freezer, and infections can be life-threatening or deadly. Health officials are warning consumers, restaurants, and businesses to check their refrigerators and freezers for any foods that have been recalled by BrucePac.
How To Identify Products in BrucePac Recall
BrucePac recalled ready-to-eat meat and poultry items that were produced from June 19, 2024 to October 8, 2024 and shipped nationwide to other establishments, restaurants, and institutions.
The recalled products bear establishment numbers “51205” or “P-51205” inside or under the USDA mark of inspection.
Where Were BrucePac Products Sold?
BrucePac recalled ready-to-eat meat and chicken products that were produced between May 31, 2024 and October 8, 2024.
These products were used as ingredients in hundreds of frozen and refrigerated foods. The products were also sold in bulk-size cases.
The recall includes hundreds of products that were sold at major grocery stores and convenience stores nationwide. They were also shipped to restaurants, schools, institutions, and other companies.
What Is The Risk?
The recall was issued due to “possible Listeria contamination” in BrucePac products, according to health officials. No illnesses were reported, but there is a risk of life-threatening or deadly infections. Pregnant women who are infected with Listeria can suffer a miscarriage, stillbirth, or have a baby with a life-threatening infection.
How Long Until Symptoms Appear?
People who eat food that is contaminated with Listeria may develop symptoms on the same day, or as late as 70 days afterward. The symptoms of a severe illness usually start within 1 to 4 weeks.
Why Is Listeria So Dangerous?
For high-risk people, food poisoning with Listeria is dangerous due to the risk of an invasive infection. This occurs when Listeria spreads beyond the digestive system to other parts of the body and causes a bloodstream infection (sepsis), meningitis, or death.
Can I File a Food Poisoning Lawsuit?
Food poisoning lawsuits can be filed by people who were infected with Listeria after eating food products that were recalled. These lawsuits are typically individual lawsuits, rather than a class action.
How Much Money Is My Lawsuit Worth?
Lawsuits for food poisoning will typically seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income due to the illness, physical and emotional pain and suffering, wrongful death, and other damages.
Do I Have a BrucePac Recall Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting BrucePac Recall induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with Listeria after BrucePac recalled ready-to-eat meat or chicken products, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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