Ready Pac Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Salad Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Ready Pac Foods recalls chicken salad products from Jan 2017-Feb 2017 due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers are urged not to consume these products.
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possible adulteration with Listeria monocytogenes
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What happened, in plain English
Ready Pac Foods is recalling chicken salad products that may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious infections. This recall affects older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems who might experience severe health issues if infected. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275667-ready-pac-chicken-salad-recall-possible-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275667-ready-pac-chicken-salad-recall-possible-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #015-2017
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“Ready Pac Chicken Salad Recall: Possible Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275667-ready-pac-chicken-salad-recall-possible-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #015-2017 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/ready-pac-foods-inc.-recalls-chicken-salad-products-due-possible-listeria).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that may lead to fever, muscle aches, confusion, or in severe cases, miscarriages, stillbirths, or life-threatening infections in vulnerable groups. The bacteria can spread beyond the gastrointestinal tract and is particularly dangerous for pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems.
Who’s affected
People who purchased Ready Pac chicken salad products between January 17 and February 17, 2017 are affected. Those at highest risk include pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for chicken salad products labeled 'Puro Picante Blazin Hot' with use-by dates from January 31, 2017 through March 4, 2017. Look for establishment numbers P-27497, P-32081, or P-18502B inside the USDA inspection mark.
- Brand
Ready Pac Foods- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Product
Throw away or return the recalled chicken salad products to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
What products are recalled?
Ready Pac Puro Picante Blazin Hot chicken salad with use-by dates from January 31, 2017 through March 4, 2017.
Who is at highest risk from this recall?
Pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at highest risk of serious complications from Listeria infection.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for establishment numbers P-27497, P-32081, or P-18502B inside the USDA inspection mark on the product label.
Contact Ready Pac Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ready Pac Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 015-2017 — Ready Pac Foods Ready Pac Foods Hello, I own a Ready Pac Foods that is covered by recall 015-2017 from Ready Pac Foods. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #015-2017 (February 22, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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