Get ready to clean out your freezer because the ongoing recall just got even bigger—and it’s not just poultry this time. What started as a poultry recall affecting grocery stores like Walmart, Trader Joe’s, and Aldi has now spread to frozen waffles, pre-packaged meals, and even school lunches. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed on October 17 that the recall now totals 11.7 million pounds of ready-to-eat products contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
This recall impacts a wide range of products from pre-cooked chicken to frozen breakfast items, so if you’ve bought any of these recently, pay attention!
Important Listeria Recall Update
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How It All Started
The recall began earlier this month when routine testing by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) detected Listeria in poultry products from BrucePac, a major supplier of pre-cooked meat. Initially, the recall affected about 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat poultry. But just when you thought it couldn’t get worse, it did. On October 17, BrucePac expanded the recall to 11.7 million pounds, adding several more products—including some you wouldn’t expect to be involved, like frozen waffles and pre-made meals sold under well-known brands.
What’s Been Recalled?
Here’s a detailed breakdown of all the products included in the massive recall of over 11.7 million pounds of ready-to-eat poultry and other food products due to Listeria contamination. The recall affects various frozen meals, pre-packaged salads, frozen waffles, and more, distributed across major retailers. Here’s a comprehensive list based on available information:
Ready-to-Eat Poultry Products:
- Red’s Grilled Chicken & Cheddar Burrito
- Lot Code: SD4271
- Best By: March 27, 2026
- Great Value Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
- Lot Code: 24225
- Best By: August 12, 2025
- Jenny Craig Classic Chicken Carbonara
- Lot Code: 24243
- Best By: February 21, 2026
- Trader Joe’s Salad With BBQ Flavored Chicken
- Best By Dates: September 29, 2024, through October 15, 2024
- Atkins Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
- Product Code: J4281
- Best By: October 7, 2025
- Boston Market Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl
- Product Code: J4268
- Best By: September 24, 2025
- Michelina’s Chicken Fried Rice
- Product Code: J4239
- Best By: August 26, 2025
- Product Code: J4270
- Best By: September 26, 2025
- Good & Gather Chicken Tikka Masala
- Lot Code: SO58227
- Best By: February 28, 2026
- Taylor Farms Caesar Salad With Chicken
- Establishment Number: 34013
- Best By: October 12, 2024
- Giant Eagle Fiesta Salad Bowl With Chicken
- Establishment Number: 21794
- Best By: October 11, 2024
- Amazon Fresh Cobb Salad With Chicken & Bacon
- Establishment Number: 34013
- Best By: October 11, 2024
Frozen and Pre-Packaged Products:
- Frozen Waffles
- Distributed by various brands across Walmart, Aldi, and Target stores.
- Jenny Craig Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
- Lot codes 23451, 24345
- Best By: March 2025
- Trader Joe’s Chicken Wrap with Pesto Vinaigrette
- Best By Dates: July 21, 2024 – October 17, 2024
- Trader Joe’s Field Fresh Chopped Salad with Grilled White Chicken
- Best By: August 19, 2024 – October 15, 2024
- Trader Joe’s Lemon Chicken & Arugula Salad
- Best By: September 9, 2024 – October 14, 2024
- Jenny Craig Turkey Chili
- Best By: February 2025
- Rao’s Chicken Alfredo
- Best By: March 2025
- Boston Market Creamy Chicken Marsala
- Best By: April 2025
- Michelina’s Chicken Stir Fry
- Best By: September 2025
- Signature Select Grilled Chicken Penne
- Best By: April 2025
Where Were These Products Sold?
The affected products were sold nationwide at major retailers, including:
- Walmart
- Trader Joe’s
- Aldi
- Costco
- Target
- HEB
- Kroger
- Giant Eagle
- Amazon Fresh
- Jenny Craig
Many of these products were also distributed under popular brand names like Atkins, Boston Market, Michelina’s, and Dole.
Important Listeria Recall Update
For all recalled products, picture labels, and stores they were sold at, click the button below:
Schools Affected by the Recall
Even schools weren’t spared from this massive recall. BrucePac distributed some of these contaminated poultry products to school lunch programs. While there have been no reports of illness associated with the recall, federal health officials are concerned that these products may still be lingering in freezers at restaurants, schools, and homes.
What Should You Do?
If you have any of the recalled products in your home, the USDA and FSIS recommend that you do not eat them. Instead, throw them away or return them to the store where they were purchased. Consuming products contaminated with Listeria can lead to serious illness, especially for people with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and the elderly.
If you have any questions about the recall, you can reach out to BrucePac’s VP of Business Development, Jeff Golangco, at 503-874-3000. You can also contact the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline or send an email to MPHotline@usda.gov.
Stay Informed, Stay Safe
For updates on this recall and others, check out the USDA’s Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System here. Stay vigilant, and make sure you’re not keeping any of these dangerous products in your freezer.
