Albertsons Chicken Taco Kits and Meals recalled due to Listeria contamination

United States

Albertsons Companies has voluntarily recalled five ReadyMeals and store-made taco kits supplied by Fresh Creative Foods due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The select meals and kits contain a recalled cheese ingredient supplied by Rizo-López Foods, Inc. The ReadyMeals and store-made taco kits and meals were available for purchase at the following banner stores: Albertsons, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Lucky, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw's, Star Market, Tom Thumb and Vons in AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, ID, LA, ME, MA, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, ND, OR, RI, SD, TX, UT, VT, WA, and WY

Product Recall Details:
- READY MEALS CHICKEN STREET TACOS, UPC: 27131600000, Size: 24 OZ; 22 OZ (SHAW’S ONLY), Sell Thru Dates: All Sell Thru dates up to and including Feb. 10, 2024, Store Banners: Albertsons, Safeway, Eagle, Carrs-Safeway, Pavilions, Vons, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Shaw's, Star Market, States: AK, AR, CA, CO, ID, LA, MA, ME, NE, NH, NM, OR, RI, SD, TX, VT, WA, WY
- READY MEALS CHICKEN STREET TACOS MEAL, UPC: 27179600000, Size: 9 OZ; 10 OZ (SHAWS/ SOUTHWEST ONLY), Sell Thru Dates: All Sell Thru dates up to and including Feb. 10, 2024, Store Banners: Albertsons, Safeway, Lucky, Shaw's, Star Market, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Vons, States: AR, AZ, CO, ID, LA, MA, ME, MT, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OR, RI, SD, TX, UT, VT, WY
- CHICKEN MINI STREET TACO MEAL KIT, UPC: 21192500000, Size: 22 OZ, Sell Thru Dates: All Sell Thru dates up to and including Feb. 10, 2024, Store Banners: Albertsons, Safeway, Eagle, Carrs-Safeway, States: AK, ID, WA
- CHICKEN ASADA STREET TACO MEAL, UPC: 29939300000, Size: 16 OZ, Sell Thru Dates: All Sell Thru dates up to and including Feb. 10, 2024, Store Banners: Albertsons, Safeway, Eagle, Carrs-Safeway, Pavilions, Vons, States: AK, CA, ID, WA
- READY MEALS ASADA STREET TACO MEAL, UPC: 29939100000, Size: 22 OZ, Sell Thru Dates: All Sell Thru dates up to and including Feb. 10, 2024, Store Banners: Shaw's, Star Market, Albertsons, Vons, Safeway, Pavilions, States: AZ, CA, MA, ME, NH, NM, NV, RI, TX, UT, VT

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multi-year, multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to queso fresco and cotija cheeses manufactured by Rizo-Lopez Foods.

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. The FDA recommends in these cases that anyone who purchased or received any recalled products to use extra vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and containers that may have come in contact with these products to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Listeria monocytogenes can survive in refrigerated temperatures and can easily spread to other foods and surfaces.

In case you are experiencing Listeria monocytogenes symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Company name: Albertsons Companies
Brand name: Albertsons, Safeway, Eagle, Carrs-Safeway, Pavilions, Vons, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Shaw's, Star Market, Lucky
Product recalled: Chicken Taco Kits and Meals
Reason of the recall: Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
FDA Recall date: February 09, 2024

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/albertsons-companies-voluntarily-recalls-five-readymeals-and-store-made-taco-kits-containing