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Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published October 21, 2018

Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Products due to Possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes Contamination In Onions

Bakkavor Foods USA recalls meat products with onions that may contain Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers urged to discard these items to avoid foodborne illness risks.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #103-2018Meat & poultryHarrisons ›
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What happened, in plain English

Bakkavor Foods USA is recalling meat and poultry products that contain onions, which may be contaminated with Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes. This recall is important because these bacteria can cause serious foodborne illnesses, especially in vulnerable groups like pregnant women, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275894-harrisons-meat-products-recall-possible-salmonella-and-listeria-contamination.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275894-harrisons-meat-products-recall-possible-salmonella-and-listeria-contamination · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #103-2018

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“Harrisons Meat Products Recall: Possible Salmonella and Listeria Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275894-harrisons-meat-products-recall-possible-salmonella-and-listeria-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #103-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/bakkavor-foods-usa-inc.-recalls-meat-and-poultry-products-due-possible-salmonella).

Why it’s dangerous

The onions used in these products may be contaminated with Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Salmonella can cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12-72 hours, while Listeria can lead to severe infections, miscarriages, stillbirths, or life-threatening conditions in vulnerable populations.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased these products from retail stores nationwide. Those most at risk include pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for products labeled with HARRIS TEETER FRESH FOODS MARKET DELI-BAKERY brand BBQ STYLE CHICKEN ARTISAN PIZZA, CHICKEN SAUSAGE, BACON, or TRADER JOES CARNITAS WITH SALSA VERDE Burrito. Look for Use By dates between specific dates listed in the recall notice.

  • Brand
    Harrisons
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using It Now

    Discard or return the recalled products to avoid potential foodborne illness.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

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Questions people ask

Are there any confirmed cases of illness from these products?

No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported from consumption of these products.

Who is most at risk from eating these products?

Pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious complications from Salmonella or Listeria infections.

How can I check if my product is recalled?

Check the product label for HARRIS TEETER FRESH FOODS MARKET DELI-BAKERY or TRADER JOES CARNITAS WITH SALSA VERDE brands with specific Use By dates as listed in the recall notice.

Take action

Contact Harrisons

We’ve drafted a message you can send Harrisons to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 103-2018 — Harrisons Harrisons

Hello,

I own a Harrisons that is covered by recall 103-2018 from Harrisons.

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 #103-2018 (October 21, 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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