HEB Announces Recall of 10 Million Pounds of Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Products

HEB, which recently opened a location in Alliance Town Center, announced a recall due to possible Listeria contamination from supplier BrucePac.

What is happening

According to a press release, the recall, first issued on October 9, was expanded on October 11 with additional products. Items subject to recall have establishment numbers 51205 or P-51205 within or under the USDA mark of inspection. HEB customers can click here to view the current product list.

The details

The press release states that Durant, Oklahoma-based BrucePac is recalling approximately 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. Ready-to-eat meat and poultry items were produced from June 19th to October 8th. These products were sent to other establishments and distributors across the country and then distributed to restaurants and institutions.

According to the press release, the issue was discovered after the USDA performed routine testing of BrucePac products and confirmed that the ready-to-eat items were positive for Listeria monocytogenes. A subsequent USDA investigation identified BrucePac ready-to-eat chicken as the source of Listeria monocytogenes.

What you need to know

The press release states that consuming food contaminated with Listeria can cause listeriosis, which can result in the following:

• Fever
• Muscle pain and headache
• Torticollis
• Confusion, loss of balance and convulsions
• Diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms

Pregnant women may have a more serious reaction to Listeria infection, which can cause:

• Miscarriages
• Stillbirths
• Premature birth or life-threatening infection of the newborn

People in the highest risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical attention, according to the press release.