Albertsons Companies recalls ReadyMeals because of Listeria concerns

Following a recall initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, a division of Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc., Albertsons Companies is recalling 12 types of ReadyMeals and store-made deli items, supplied by Fresh Creative Foods because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was initiated because these products contain a recalled ready-to-eat chicken ingredient supplied by BrucePac which was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes during routine tests by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The BrucePac recalled products can be found here.

The ReadyMeals and store-made deli items were available for purchase at the following stores: Albertsons, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Jewel-Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb and Vons. 

These stores are located in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington and Wyoming.

A full list of recalled ReadyMeals products can be found below.

About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled products and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.

Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. 

Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses. 

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, other complications and death. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

Product recall:

Ready Meals Street Tacos Chicken SS Cold

• UPC – 27131600000
• Size – Each
• Sell Thru Dates – All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 13, 2024
• Store Banners – Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons

Ready Meals Street Taco Meal CKN Asada SS Cold

• UPC – 29939100000
• Size – Each
• Sell Thru Dates – All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 13, 2024
• Store Banners – Albertsons, Carrs, Safeway, Eagle, Jewel, Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons

Ready Meals Enchilada Chicken Green Chili SS Cold

• UPC – 21291600000
• Size – Each
• Sell Thru Dates – All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 13, 2024
• Stores Banners – Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons

Ready Meals Street Taco Meal Chicken SM SS Cold

• UPC – 27179600000
• Size – Each
• Sell Thru Dates – All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 13, 2024
• Store Banners – Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons

Enchilada Chicken Green 6CT SS Cold

• UPC – 27163500000
• Size – Each
• Sell Thru Dates – All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 13, 2024
• Store Banners – Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons

Salad Ginger Chicken Broccoli FS

• UPC – 27110800000
• Size – 1 LB
• Sell Thru Dates – All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 13, 2024
• Store Banners – Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons

Ready Meals Salad Ginger Chicken Broccoli SS

• UPC – 29105700000
• Size- Each
• Sell Thru Dates – All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 13, 2024
• Store Banners – Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons

Salad Chicken Ginger Broccoli FS

• UPC – 29233600000
• Size – 1 LB
• Seel Thru Dates – All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 13, 2024
• Store Banners – Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons

Salad Caesar Chicken FS

• UPC – 29130700000
• Size – 1 LB
• Sell Thru Dates – All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 11, 2024
• Store Banners – Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons

Bowl Caesar Chicken

• UPC – 29125500000
• Size – Each
• Sell Thru Dates – All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 11, 2024
• Store Banners – Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons

Ready Meals Salad Caesar Chicken SS

• UPC – 21139700000
• Size – 1 LB
• Sell Thru Dates – All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 11, 2024
• Store Banners – Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons

Ready Meals Asian Stir Fry SS Cold

• UPC – 21296500000
• Size – 1 LB
• Sell Thru Dates – All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 13, 2024
• Store Banners – Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Vons

Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume these products and to dispose of them or return the items to their local store for a full refund. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers with questions should contact Albertsons Companies’ Customer Service Center.

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