Costco has begun notifying affected customers, urging them to return any recalled products for a full refund. The retailer maintains a detailed list with lot codes and best-by dates for quick identification of the recalled items.BrucePac Chicken Products at the Center of the Recall
Most of the recalled products are tied to BrucePac, a company specializing in ready-to-eat chicken products. Items produced at BrucePac’s Durant, Oklahoma facility between May 31, 2024, and October 8, 2024, were flagged for potential listeria contamination during routine USDA testing. While no illnesses have been reported, the recall was issued as a precaution.The USDA’s Class 1 recall notice emphasizes the severity of the issue, listing hundreds of affected products spanning 343 pages, many of which were distributed to restaurants, schools, and institutions in addition to retail stores like Costco.Product-Specific Details
Although no cases of listeriosis have been linked to these products so far, the bacteria can cause severe illness. Symptoms typically include fever, muscle aches, nausea, and gastrointestinal distress. In vulnerable populations, such as older adults, pregnant people, and individuals with weakened immune systems, listeriosis can lead to severe complications, including miscarriage, stillbirth, or life-threatening infections.If anyone experiences flu-like symptoms within two months of consuming the recalled products, particularly those at high risk, they should seek medical attention promptly. Antibiotics can treat listeriosis if diagnosed early.
Most of the recalled products are tied to BrucePac, a company specializing in ready-to-eat chicken products. Items produced at BrucePac’s Durant, Oklahoma facility between May 31, 2024, and October 8, 2024, were flagged for potential listeria contamination during routine USDA testing. While no illnesses have been reported, the recall was issued as a precaution.The USDA’s Class 1 recall notice emphasizes the severity of the issue, listing hundreds of affected products spanning 343 pages, many of which were distributed to restaurants, schools, and institutions in addition to retail stores like Costco.Product-Specific Details
- Readywise Emergency Protein Bucket: Marketed as long-term emergency food with a shelf life of 25 years, this product was recalled after one of the supplier’s ingredients was identified as a contamination risk. Readywise urges consumers not to consume the product and to return it to Costco for a refund.
- Red’s Southwestern Grill Mini Burritos: Only the grilled chicken variety was affected. Red’s has expanded the recall voluntarily to prevent any risk to consumers. These items should also be returned for a refund.
- El Monterey and Rana Products: These items, part of the BrucePac recall, include popular frozen meals and pasta dishes. Customers are advised not to eat these items and to return them immediately.
Although no cases of listeriosis have been linked to these products so far, the bacteria can cause severe illness. Symptoms typically include fever, muscle aches, nausea, and gastrointestinal distress. In vulnerable populations, such as older adults, pregnant people, and individuals with weakened immune systems, listeriosis can lead to severe complications, including miscarriage, stillbirth, or life-threatening infections.If anyone experiences flu-like symptoms within two months of consuming the recalled products, particularly those at high risk, they should seek medical attention promptly. Antibiotics can treat listeriosis if diagnosed early.
