Buddy's Kitchen, Inc. Recalls Pork and Chicken Products due to Possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes Contamination in Vegetables
Buddy's Kitchen recalls 212,746 pounds of pork and chicken products containing vegetables that may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers are urged not to consume these products.
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possible contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes
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What happened, in plain English
Buddy's Kitchen is recalling approximately 212,746 pounds of ready-to-eat pork and chicken products that contain vegetables potentially contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. These products pose a risk of foodborne illness, especially for older adults, infants, and those with weakened immune systems. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275890-buddy-s-kitchen-recalls-pork-and-chicken-products-with-possible.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275890-buddy-s-kitchen-recalls-pork-and-chicken-products-with-possible · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #101-2018
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“Buddy's Kitchen Recalls Pork and Chicken Products with Possible Salmonella and Listeria Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275890-buddy-s-kitchen-recalls-pork-and-chicken-products-with-possible. Based on USDA FSIS recall #101-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/buddys-kitchen-inc.-recalls-pork-and-chicken-products-due-possible-salmonella-and).
Why it’s dangerous
The vegetables used in these products may contain Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, which can cause foodborne illnesses. Salmonella typically causes diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12-72 hours, while Listeria can lead to more severe infections, including miscarriages in pregnant women and life-threatening conditions in older adults and immunocompromised individuals.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased these products from institutional locations in Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, and New Jersey are affected. Older adults, infants, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness from Salmonella or Listeria contamination.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for products with establishment number P-4226 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The recalled items include specific bulk cases of pork and chicken products with certain lot codes and case codes, sold between October 19, 2017 and October 9, 2018.
- Brand
Buddy's Kitchen- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Discard or return the recalled products to the place of purchase as they may contain harmful bacteria.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed cases of illness from these products?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported due to consumption of these products.
Who is most at risk from this contamination?
Older adults, infants, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness from Salmonella or Listeria contamination.
How can I check if I have the recalled products?
Look for products with establishment number P-4226 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The recalled items include specific bulk cases of pork and chicken products with certain lot codes and case codes, sold between October 19, 2017 and October 9, 2018.
Contact Buddy's Kitchen
We’ve drafted a message you can send Buddy's Kitchen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 101-2018 — Buddy's Kitchen Buddy's Kitchen Hello, I own a Buddy's Kitchen that is covered by recall 101-2018 from Buddy's Kitchen. 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 #101-2018 (October 19, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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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