10/21/24 - Listeria Contamination Forces School Meat Recall

The recall affects over 11 million pounds of meat, A lot of those products were sold to Michigan schools.

Nine area schools are believed to have received meat recalled by the USDA. The Department says the recall was prompted by listeria concerns but did not specify where the potential contamination occurred. The meat was also sold as an unnamed brand at Meijer, Target, Trader Joe’s and other stores. The schools involved are not part of the USDA’s School lunch program and may have purchased the products through other vendors.

You can get more information USDA Recall.

A list of the area schools:

Bangor High School - 801 W. Arlington St., Bangor, MI 49013
East Rockford Middle School - 8615 9 Mile Rd. NE, Rockford, MI 49341
Flowers Early Learning - 405 S. Williams St., Decatur, MI 49045
Ferris State University (The Quad) - 805 Campus Dr., Big Rapids, MI 49307
Mildred C. Wells Academy - 248 9th Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Muskegon Catholic School - 1145 W. Laketon Ave., Muskegon, MI 49441
Northwest Michigan Human Services-HS - 3963 3 Mile Rd N., Traverse City, MI 49686
Pansophia Academy - 52 Abbott Ave., Coldwater, MI 49036
Weymouth Child Development - 346 State St., Charlotte, MI 48813

There have been no reports of serious listeria related illness, but most people won't experience severe symptoms. The elderly and the young or people with compromised immune systems are morel likely to be affected.

If you are concerned or have questions, please contact your physician.