The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0838-2023·Announced 2023-05-17

Fresh From Meijer Southwest Chicken Salad Recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes

Meijer Inc. is recalling Fresh From Meijer Southwest Chicken Salad due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in six Midwestern states.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This recall is classified as FDA Class I by the Food and Drug Administration, which the severity rubric identifies as grounds for a Critical rating. Listeria monocytogenes is the pathogenic hazard identified in this recall.

Plain-English summary

Fresh From Meijer Southwest Chicken Salad (8.8 oz, UPC 760236488323) is being recalled by Meijer Inc. due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Approximately 5,632 units are affected. The product was distributed to Meijer stores in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin.

The affected product carries sell-by dates from March 19, 2023, through March 25, 2023. Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen of significant public health concern. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a situation where the use of the product poses a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh From Meijer Southwest Chicken Salad 8.8 Oz UPC - 760236488323
Manufacturer
Meijer Inc
Category
Food — Prepared Salad
Hazard
  • listeria

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Sell by 3/19/2023 to 3/25/2023

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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