Albertsons Companies Expands Recall on Items Containing Chicken as Part of a Tyson Foods, Inc. Recall Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

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Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) has expanded its recall of chicken products potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, following an initial recall by Tyson Foods. The affected products, produced between December 26, 2020, and April 13, 2021, were distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico. This recall includes several chicken items sold at Safeway and Acme stores across eight states. Although Listeria can be severe, there have been no reported illnesses attributed to these products.

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Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) announces the removal of additional items containing chicken as part of the recall initiated by Tyson Foods, Inc. The product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. On July 4, 2021, Albertsons Companies announced a removal of certain Signature Café Shredded Roasted Chicken that was also supplied by Tyson Foods. Tyson Foods’ recall announcement can be found here.

The affected Tyson product was produced at one plant located in Dexter, Missouri, between December 26, 2020 and April 13, 2021, and distributed to foodservice and retail customers nationwide and in Puerto Rico. The affected Tyson products are being recalled as a precaution, due to possible exposure to Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria.

Product Name	Display Area	Packaging	PLU	Sell-thru Dates	Store Names	States
SHREDDED CHICKEN	Grab and Go section	Base: Clear plastic rectangular container Lid: Clear plastic lid	2 11237 00000	July 10, 2021	ACME, Safeway	CT, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, Washington D.C.
PIZZA BBQ CHICKEN 14 IN LG HOT	Served hot behind the pizza counter in Deli section	Cardboard, square pizza takeout box	2 16359 00000	July 6, 2021	ACME, Safeway	CT, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, Washington D.C.
CHICKEN PESTO FOCACCIA PIZZA SLICE HOT CAL 410	Served hot behind the pizza counter in Deli section	Base: Black octagonal plastic container Lid: Clear plastic lid	2 73111 00000	July 6, 2021	ACME, Safeway	CT, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, Washington D.C.
CHICKEN PESTO WHOLE FOCACCIA PIZZA	Grab and Go section	Base: Cardboard rectangular flat Cover: Plastic film overwrap	2 71757 00000	July 10, 2021	ACME, Safeway	CT, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, Washington D.C.
CHICKEN PESTO FOCACCIA PIZZA SLICE	Grab and Go section	Base: Black octagonal plastic container Lid: Clear plastic lid	2 73110 00000	July 10, 2021	ACME, Safeway	CT, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, Washington D.C.

Tyson Foods supplied chicken used by Albertsons Companies to produce the items listed in the table above. These products were available for purchase in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington D.C. from the Safeway and Acme banners. Customers may have purchased the items in stores, online for Drive Up and Go or via grocery delivery.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

To date, there have not been any reports of Listeria-related illness associated with any of the products listed in the table above.

Consumers with questions can call or text Tyson Foods at 1-855-382-3101. Customer service representatives are available Sunday through Friday 8am – 5pm CDT. Customers can also contact Albertsons Companies at 1-877-723-3929.

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FAQ

What prompted the recall of Albertsons Companies chicken products?

The recall was prompted by potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes as notified by Tyson Foods.

Which chicken products were recalled by Albertsons Companies?

The recall includes various chicken items such as Shredded Chicken and BBQ Chicken Pizza sold at Safeway and Acme stores.

Where were the affected chicken products sold?

The affected products were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

Have there been any reported illnesses related to the recalled chicken products?

As of now, there have been no reported illnesses associated with the recalled chicken products.

What should consumers do if they have purchased the recalled chicken products?

Consumers are advised to contact Albertsons at 1-877-723-3929 or Tyson Foods at 1-855-382-3101 for more information.