Listeria Contamination Alerts Issued for Chicken Wraps in MA, NY, CT

A public health alert has been issued for ready-to-eat chicken bacon ranch wraps sold at Big Y and Price Chopper stores in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The products, produced on May 2, 2025, were no longer on shelves at the time of the alert, and no recalls were initiated; however, consumers are advised to return any affected products for a refund. No illnesses have been reported so far, but health officials warn that listeriosis can cause serious symptoms, especially for pregnant women, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals. Symptoms may resemble the flu and can take weeks to manifest, with potential complications including miscarriage or life-threatening infections. The contamination was identified after routine testing by a state public health partner, prompting USDA and CDC advisories for consumers to seek medical care if symptoms occur. In a related nationwide issue, a separate Listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat foods from California-based Fresh & Ready Foods has caused hospitalizations and a large recall, underscoring the ongoing challenges of controlling Listeria in refrigerated foods.