A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria expanded to nearly 12 million pounds this week and now includes ready-to-eat meals sent to U.S. schools, restaurants and major retailers, federal officials said.
An infection caused by listeria is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the United States.
The updated recall includes prepared salads, burritos and other foods sold at stores including Costco, Trader Joe’s, Target, Walmart and Kroger.
