Costco recalls chicken products over listeria linked to larger recall of BrucePac foods

Natalie Neysa Alund and Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY
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Costco is recalling more food products with meat prompted by potential listeria contamination, the company recently announced.

The move is part of a recent broader recall related to ready-to-eat chicken and other meat sold in grocery stores across the U.S., including Walmart, Publix, Target, Aldi, and Trader Joe's.

The Costco recall includes Rana Chicken Truffle Carbonara and Tagliatelle Grilled White Chicken & Portabello Mushroom Sauce, Costco wrote in a letter sent to customers on Oct. 11.

The products were sold from September to October of 2024, according to the company, headquartered in Issaquah, Washington.

Costco is recalling more products prompted by a potential listeria contamination. The most recent recall is for Rana Chicken Truffle Carbonara and Tagliatelle Grilled White Chicken & Portabello Mushroom Sauce, sold from September through October 2024.
Costco is recalling more products prompted by a potential listeria contamination. The most recent recall is for Rana Chicken Truffle Carbonara and Tagliatelle Grilled White Chicken & Portabello Mushroom Sauce, sold from September through October 2024.

Costco also previously recalled these products:

  • Readywise 110 Serving Emergency Protein Bucket

  • Red’s Southwestern Grill Chicken Mini Burritos

  • El Monterey Mexican Grill Chicken & Cheese Taquitos

Anyone who purchased the products should not eat them and return them to their local Costco for a refund, the company wrote in its letter.

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Listeriosis or listeria poisoning symptoms

Listeriosis, or listeria poisoning, is a foodborne bacterial infection most commonly caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. It is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially to older adults, people with weak immune systems, and pregnant people.

Symptoms include:

  • Fever

  • Muscle aches

  • Headache

  • Stiff neck

  • Confusion

  • Loss of balance

  • Convulsions

  • Diarrhea

  • Other gastrointestinal symptoms

  • Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery and/or life-threatening infection of newborn infants

  • Death

People in higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care.

Recall connected to larger BrucePac contamination

Most of the recall is connected to a larger recall involving pre-cooked meat producer BrucePac.

The company recently released more information about products impacted by its nearly 10 million-pound recall first announced on Oct. 9 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Routine testing found evidence of L. monocytogenes on BrucePac ready-to-eat poultry, which can cause a listeriosis infection if consumed.

Affected products were shipped to establishments and distributors nationwide, including restaurants and other food institutions, and appear in salads, frozen meals and other pre-packaged foods off different brands sold at a variety of locations.

To see the list of stores and products click here.

What to do if you have a recalled product

Those who have purchased affected products throw them out or return them to the place of purchase. Retailers with the products in stock are advised not to sell the recalled products and either dispose of or return them.

As of Friday, there had been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions linked to the recalls.

Those concerned about an illness should contact their doctor or healthcare provider.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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