Recalled Food for Listeria: A Comprehensive List of Products to Avoid

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued recalls for several food products due to the risk of Listeria contamination. Listeria is a type of bacteria that can cause serious and even life-threatening infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, young children, and older adults.

As a result, it is essential to check the products you have in your home and discard any recalled items to ensure your safety. Below is a comprehensive list of food products that have been recalled due to Listeria concerns:

Dairy and Dairy Alternatives

1. Brasil Cheese - Several batches of Brasil Cheese, including cow’s milk, goat’s milk, and sheep’s milk varieties, have been recalled due to potential Listeria contamination. (Recall date: March 15, 2023)
2. Gioia Italian Specialties - Gioia Italian Specialties has recalled several types of cheese, including mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan, due to the risk of Listeria contamination. (Recall date: April 10, 2023)
3. Kroger’s Private Brand Yogurt - Kroger has recalled several flavors of its private brand yogurt due to the potential risk of Listeria contamination. (Recall date: April 5, 2023)

Meat and Poultry

1. ** Tyson Foods Chicken Products** - Tyson Foods has recalled several chicken products, including chicken strips, chicken nuggets, and chicken tenders, due to the risk of Listeria contamination. (Recall date: March 29, 2023)
2. Perdue Farms Chicken Products - Perdue Farms has recalled several chicken products, including chicken breast, chicken thighs, and chicken drumsticks, due to the potential risk of Listeria contamination. (Recall date: April 12, 2023)

Fruits and Vegetables

1. Lemons from the Dominican Republic - The FDA has issued a recall for lemons imported from the Dominican Republic due to the potential risk of Listeria contamination. (Recall date: March 22, 2023)

Food Processing Concerns

1. Gladstone Fruit Company - Gladstone Fruit Company has recalled several types of fruit products, including fruit cups, fruit salads, and fruit leathers, due to the risk of Listeria contamination. (Recall date: April 6, 2023)
2. H.T. Hackney Company - H.T. Hackney Company has recalled several types of food products, including sauces, condiments, and spices, due to the potential risk of Listeria contamination. (Recall date: April 13, 2023)

Action to Take

If you have any of the recalled products in your home, it is recommended that you take the following steps:

1. Check the product packaging for any visible signs of damage or tampering.
2. Check the expiration dates and best-by dates of the products to ensure they have not expired.
3. Discard any of the recalled products to ensure your safety.

If you have any concerns about a specific product or the recall process, you can contact the FDA’s Consumer Complaint Coordinators at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).

Remember, it is always better to err on the side of caution when it comes to food safety. If in doubt, it is best to discard the product and choose a safer alternative.