Chicken, Cucumbers and More Nationwide Recalls to Know

While the month has only just begun, there have been quite a few food recalls that you should take note of. From veggies to poultry, these recalls are impacting consumers nationwide and beyond. Here are the recalled products you should be checking your kitchen for.

Beef, Chicken and Pork

Over 72,000 pounds of ready-to-eat beef, chicken and pork products were recalled after a Listeria outbreak was connected to the meat. The 23 Yu Shang branded items affected by the recall ranged from whole chicken, pork belly, chicken legs, beef shank and more. The impacted products have a printed establishment number “P-46684” or “EST. M46684” on their packaging, and they were sold in retail stores nationwide. 

There are 11 illnesses correlated with these potentially contaminated products. Common symptoms of Listeria infection (aka listeriosis) include fever, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other gastrointestinal issues. Listeriosis can be more dangerous for those age 65 or older, those who are immunocompromised, young children and pregnant individuals. Talk to your doctor immediately if you are experiencing symptoms of listeriosis after consuming one of the recalled meats.

Costco Eggs

More than 10,000 cartons of Kirkland branded eggs sold at Costco were recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration. This is due to a possible Salmonella contamination.

The Kirkland Organic Pasture Raised Eggs were sold in 24-count cartons from November 22 through November 27 at Costco locations in the following states: Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The recalled cartons contain a UPC of “9661910680” and a best-by date of January 6, 2025. Check your refrigerator and if you have these eggs on hand, throw them away or return to your local Costco for a refund.

While there are no illnesses connected to this recall, Salmonella infection can be serious and symptoms can last up to 7 days. Common signs may include stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and headaches, so talk to your healthcare if you are noticing any of these signs after consuming the impacted Kirkland branded eggs.

Vegetable Medleys

Bags of organic vegetable medleys and conventional vegetable medleys are being recalled following a global recall on carrots. These vegetable medleys were sold in Sprouts Farmers Market, Walmart and more retailers nationwide. You can find the whole product list on the recall page.

The bags of veggies are being recalled due to an E. coli outbreak, which has been connected to 39 illnesses, including 15 hospitalizations and one death. Symptoms of E. coli infection include low-grade fever, diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting. If vomiting or diarrhea lasts for more than two days, the CDC recommends visiting your doctor as soon as possible.

Cucumbers

Carrots are not the only produce recalled this season. American cucumbers sold across the U.S. and Canada are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak. These cucumbers were sold at multiple retailers, including Costco, Walmart and Wegmans. The whole cucumbers likely have a SunFed branded sticker and number “#4062” printed on it, but contact your grocery store for confirmation.

Kroger added more cucumber products to this recall by adding store-made sliced cucumbers, salads and vegetable trays. Expiration dates on these products range from October 12, 2024 through December 6, 2024. Dispose of any potentially contaminated items you may have on hand and be sure to clean any surfaces that may have been in contact with the affected food, including refrigerator walls and shelves, tables and countertops.

Bagged Salads

A popular bagged salad has been recalled in Canada, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. This is due to a possible Salmonella contamination.

This specific salad affected is the Taylor Farms Sweet Kale Chopped Kit sold in the following provinces: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec. The recalled salads have a UPC of “8 24862 00644 0” printed on the barcode as well as a best-by date of December 6, 2024 printed on the bag. This is the only bagged salad currently affected by this recall, but EatingWell will be sure to update our readers with any additional information.