Over 9 million pounds of meat pulled from frozen meals and salads due to recall.

In a recent development, approximately 10 million pounds of chicken and beef have been recalled from frozen dinners and packaged salads due to concerns of possible listeria contamination. This recall, initiated by US regulators, affects products sold by popular grocery chains and distributors such as Trader Joe's, Kroger, Amazon Fresh, and Jenny Craig.

The US Department of Agriculture released an updated list of the recalled items on Friday, which includes some popular products like Trader Joe's Lemon Chicken & Arugula salad, Amazon Fresh's Fiesta and Caesar salads, Jenny Craig's Classic Chicken Carbonara, and Kroger's Southwest Style Salad with Chicken. Even H-E-B frozen dinners have been found to be affected by the recall.

The USDA's 326-page document also listed other brands like 7-Eleven, ReadyMeals, Taylor Farms, Giant Eagle, RaceTrac, Raley's, The Save Mart Companies, Wegmans, Udis, Boston Market, Michelina's, Good & Gather, and Rao's. So far, no consumers have reported any sickness linked to consuming these products.

Initially, on October 9, the USDA had released a list with only product codes and abbreviations, making it difficult for customers to identify the affected items. However, they have now updated all the products with proper labels as soon as they received the necessary information.

This recall of frozen dinners and salads comes on the heels of a Boar's Head listeria recall in July, which affected more than seven million pounds of cold cut meats. This listeria outbreak caused 10 deaths and dozens more to be hospitalized. Upon inspection, the authorities found insects, mold, and mildew in the Boar's Head factory in Jarratt, Virginia, where the tainted meat was produced. The USDA is currently investigating the Florida-based company for possible criminal charges.

It is worth noting that this is not the first listeria outbreak in recent times. In August, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared it as "the largest listeriosis outbreak since the 2011 outbreak linked to cantaloupe." The bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes, can survive in frozen foods despite the cold temperature they are stored at. It can cause a serious foodborne illness called listeriosis, which can have severe symptoms, especially for pregnant women and the elderly.

In light of these events, it is crucial for consumers to stay informed and check for any updates on the recalled items. It is also important to properly handle and cook frozen foods to ensure their safety. Let us all take necessary precautions and stay safe from listeria and other foodborne illnesses.

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