**Massive Beef and Chicken Recall Over Listeria Concerns Affects Major Retailers**

Millions of pounds of beef and chicken products have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination, affecting popular grocery chains like Trader Joe's, Amazon Fresh, and Kroger. According to updates from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), these contaminated products can be found in frozen dinners and fresh salads, including well-known meals such as Dole Classic Cobb Salad, Trader Joe’s Lemon Chicken & Arugula Salad, and Jenny Craig's Classic Chicken Carbonara.

The USDA released a comprehensive 203-page list detailing the recalled items, identifying specific branding, packaging, and the supermarkets that stocked these potentially dangerous products. This update comes after an initial, less-clear list published on October 9, which used obscure product codes and abbreviations that confused many shoppers.

“We are updating all the products with labels as soon as we get the information,” a USDA spokesperson informed The Post. The agency first highlighted the issue last week, reporting that BrucePac, a Durant, Okla.-based company, recalled 10 million pounds of its ready-to-eat meats after routine testing revealed the presence of listeria in some poultry products.

Listeria, a dangerous bacterium that can survive in frozen foods, poses a severe health risk if consumed. Patrick Quade, CEO of iwaspoisoned.com, noted the gravity of the recall, emphasizing the elevated risk of illness due to the broad distribution of contaminated products. "With such a large volume of ready-to-eat chicken from brands like Trader Joe's, Amazon Fresh, Kroger, and Dole, there is a significant chance that some consumers may still have these items in their refrigerators and freezers," Quade explained.

Despite the scale of the recall, the USDA reports no consumer illnesses linked to BrucePac's products so far. This latest issue comes after the USDA faced scrutiny over a Boar's Head recall in July, which resulted in 10 deaths and numerous hospitalizations. The Boar's Head processing plant involved had a history of inspection violations, prompting an ongoing investigation that may lead to criminal charges against the company.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service, a branch of the USDA overseeing meat facilities, expressed concerns that some recalled products might still be in use at restaurants, institutions, and other establishments. BrucePac is responsible for alerting retailers about the recall, and those retailers must remove the affected products from their shelves. However, direct outreach to consumers remains limited, primarily relying on media reports.

"The clustering of two large listeria-related recalls raises concerns about potential vulnerabilities in parts of the ready-to-eat food supply chain," added Quade, stressing the need for vigilance and thorough communication to prevent future public health risks.