The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for two ready-to-eat chicken and bacon wrap products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) contamination. Listeria is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems.
Background
The potential for Listeria contamination was discovered by a state public health partner that a product sample tested positive for Listeria. The partner then notified FSIS.
The impacted products have not been recalled because they are no longer available for sale.
Distribution
The affected items were distributed in Massachusetts and New York and then sent to retail outlets in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.
Product Details
| Product | Size | Packaging | Sell By/Through Date | Lot Code |
| Big Y quick easy meals CHICKEN BACON RANCH WRAP | 10 oz | Clear plastic clamshell | 5/7/2025 | 25122 |
| MARKET 32 BY PRICE CHOPPER Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap |
Consumer Action
As with all public health alerts for food items, consumers are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected product even if it looks or smells safe to eat.
Anyone in possession of the impacted products is requested to not sell, serve, donate, or distribute them.
The affected products can be returned to the store for a refund or should be disposed of immediately.
Consumers should thoroughly sanitize any surface or utensils that have come into contact with the products.
Consumers with additional questions or concerns can contact Mike Pepin, Vice President of Operations, Rachael’s Food Corp. by phone at 413-888-1629.
Health Risks
There have been no reported illness or injuries linked to the consumption of the affected products.
Listeriosis, the infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes, is particularly dangerous for certain vulnerable populations. Pregnant individuals, people aged 65 or older, and those with weakened immune systems are at highest risk. Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions, sometimes preceded by gastrointestinal symptoms. In pregnant individuals, listeriosis can lead to miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery, or life-threatening infections in newborns.
Anyone experiencing symptoms of Listeriosis should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
