According to a recent release by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), it has been reported that more than 150 schools have received BrucePac products that are potentially contaminated with listeria.
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection has deemed all ready-to-eat meat and poultry produced by BrucePac in Durant, Okla. from May 31 through Oct. 8 as unsafe.
The company has increased its initial recall list from 9.9 million pounds to 11 million pounds of food. These products were purchased by schools and sold in various stores across Pennsylvania, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, Indiana, and other locations.
On October 11, the company initially declared the recall and assured that there were no confirmed reports of any negative responses resulting from the consumption of these products as of October 17.
The USDA identified BrucePac’s ready-to-eat chicken as the origin of the Listeria outbreak. This particular bacteria is known to cause listeriosis, a condition characterized by symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. These symptoms are often preceded by diarrhea.
Senior citizens and individuals with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk when it comes to the impact of this condition, which can be life-threatening. Moreover, pregnant women may also experience the risk of miscarriage.
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