International retailer Costco, based in Issaquah, Washington, has posted voluntary recall notices from two suppliers, Red’s and Ruiz Foods due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) in Red’s-brand Mini Burritos and El Monterey Mexican Grill Chicken & Cheese Taquito from Ruiz Foods. 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
Both products were recalled in connection to the recent large-scale recall of nearly 10 million pounds of BrucePac ready-to-eat meat and chicken products due to possible Listeria contamination. Chicken from BrucePac is an ingredient in both products.
Distribution
Neither recall specified where the recalled products were sold although other media outlets said distribution of the recalled Red’s Mini Burritos was limited to the Midwest region.
Product Details
- Red’s
- Product Name – Southwestern Grilled Chicken Mini Burritos
- Quantity – 20 count
- Best by Dates
- March 27, 2026
- April 1, 2026
- April 2, 2026
- April 7, 2026
- Costco Item Number – 1850156
- Ruiz Foods
- Product Name – El Monterey Mexican Grill Chicken & Cheese Taquito
- Quantity – 30 count
- Size – 51 oz (3 lb 3 oz)
- Establishment Number – P 17523 and P-17523A
- Costco Item Number – 18668
| Lot Code | Best by Date | Lot Code | Best by Date | Lot Code | Best by Date | ||
| 24196 | October 12, 2025 | 24227 | November 12, 2025 | 24252 | December 7, 2025 | ||
| 24210 | October 26, 2025 | 24235 | November 20, 2025 | 24253 | December 8, 2025 | ||
| 24211 | October 27, 2025 | 24236 | November 21, 2025 | 24254 | December 9, 2025 | ||
| 24212 | October 28, 2025 | 24237 | November 22, 2025 | 24257 | December 12, 2025 | ||
| 24213 | October 29, 2025 | 24238 | November 23, 2025 | 24260 | December 15, 2025 | ||
| 24214 | October 30, 2025 | 24239 | November 24, 2025 | 24261 | December 16, 2025 | ||
| 24218 | November 3, 2025 | 24240 | November 25, 2025 | 24263 | December 18, 2025 | ||
| 24219 | November 4, 2025 | 24242 | November 27, 2025 | 24264 | December 19, 2025 | ||
| 24220 | November 5, 2025 | 24247 | December 2, 2025 | 24266 | December 21, 2025 | ||
| 24221 | November 6, 2025 | 24248 | December 3, 2025 | 24267 | December 22, 2025 | ||
| 24222 | November 7, 2025 | 24249 | December 4, 2025 | 24268 | December 23, 2025 | ||
| 24224 | November 9, 2025 | 24250 | December 5, 2025 | 24269 | December 24, 2025 | ||
| 24226 | November 11, 2025 | 24251 | December 6, 2025 | 24270 | December 25, 2025 |
In a notice posted on its website, Ruiz Foods said that along with the recalled product above, their El Monterey Chicken Enchilada Meal sold at various retail grocery locations was also subject to recall:
- Product Name – El Monterey Chicken Enchilada Meal
- Quantity – 1
- Size – 10.25 oz (291 g)
- Establishment Number – P 6009
- SKU – 32350
- Lot Code – 24267
- Best by Date – September 23, 2025
The company said that no other El Monterey brand products are affected by the recall.
Consumer Action
As with all food recalls, consumers are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected products even if they look or smell safe to eat.
Anyone in possession of the recalled products are requested to not sell, serve, or distribute them.
The recalled products can be returned to Costco for a full refund or should be disposed of properly.
Consumers should thoroughly sanitize any surface or utensils that came into contact with the recalled product.
Consumers who purchased the Red’s Mini Burritos product and who have additional questions or concerns can contact the company’s service line at 888-522-9408 from 8 am to 5 pm Central time.
Consumers who purchased the Ruiz Foods’ El Monterey Mexican Grill Chicken & Cheese Taquito product and have additional questions or concerns can contact the company’s consumer line at 800-772-6474 from 7:30 am to 4 pm Central time.
Health Risks
There have not been any reports of illness or injury in connection with the consumption of the impacted 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.
Commenting on this article, one national Listeria lawyer said, “These recalls are part of the larger BrucePac recall and probably won’t be the last. I advise consumers to search their homes for the recalled products and return them to the store if found.”
