Mon Oct 14 19:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Major Meat Recall: Over 9 Million Pounds of Products Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns

**Portland, OR – October 10, 2024:** BrucePac, a major meat and poultry distributor, has issued a nationwide recall of over 9 million pounds of prepackaged meat and poultry products due to potential listeria contamination. The affected items were produced between June 19th and October 8th, 2024, and distributed to restaurants, institutions, and grocery stores across the country, including Trader Joe’s, H-E-B, Walmart, and Aldi.

The recall includes a variety of pre-made salads and casseroles containing the potentially contaminated meat and poultry. While no illnesses have been reported so far, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) confirmed the presence of listeria through routine testing. Listeria infection can cause symptoms such as fever, vomiting, nausea, headaches, and neck stiffness. While anyone can experience these symptoms, pregnant women, young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems are at a higher risk for serious complications.

**Consumers are advised to return any affected products to the place of purchase immediately.** Restaurants and other establishments are urged to discard or return the recalled products. For a complete list of recalled items and specific product information, please visit [insert website link].

If you have any questions regarding the recall, you can contact Jeff Golangco, VP of Business Development at BrucePac, at (503) 874-3000 or call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at (888) 674-6854. If you experience symptoms of listeria infection after consuming any of the recalled products, contact your healthcare provider.

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