The grocery giant Kroger is navigating one of its widest-reaching recall streaks in recent memory, with tainted or mislabeled products pulled from stores across 22 states, and the mix of issues is all over the map.
Some items may contain Listeria. Others have hidden nuts or mislabeled allergens. One pack of canned drinks even included the wrong liquid entirely.
If you’ve bought groceries at Kroger or Fred Meyer recently, you’ll want to scan your kitchen. Here’s a breakdown of what’s been flagged and what kind of risk it carries.
Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon (12 oz. and 36 oz.)
This one’s the biggest concern. Sold in 18 states, these bacon packs may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness, especially for pregnant people, seniors, and those with weak immune systems. Kroger says to discard it immediately if you have it.
Lewis Bakery Artisan Half Loaf Bread
On shelves across much of the South and Midwest, these loaves contain hazelnuts that aren’t listed on the label. For someone with a tree nut allergy, that’s a dangerous surprise. Affected states include Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, and more.
Nabisco Ritz Sandwich Crackers (Variety Packs)
Some of these are packaged as cheese but actually contain peanut butter — a serious risk for anyone with a peanut allergy. They’ve been pulled from stores across the South and Midwest, but if you already brought one home, check the labels before opening.
Al Fresco Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage (11 oz.)
Sold at Fred Meyer locations in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, this product may contain plastic pieces. It’s not life-threatening, but it’s definitely not dinner.
High Noon Vodka Seltzer (Beach Variety 12-Pack)
This one feels like a clerical error gone sideways. Some variety packs include cans that say Celsius energy drink, but are filled with alcoholic seltzer. That mix-up was spotted in Wisconsin, Virginia, and South Carolina. A bad combo if a non-drinker grabs the wrong can.
Customers are being told not to consume any of the above items and return them to the store for a full refund. For those with allergies or vulnerable health conditions, it’s worth doing a second sweep of the fridge and pantry.
Kroger’s recall list has been growing since early July, and there’s no sign it’s slowing down just yet. You can check the most recent alerts and lot codes on Kroger’s official site.
Source: Newsweek