Listeria recall grows to 5.4 million kilograms of meat and poultry

A shopper checks out nearly empty shelves in the lunch meat section of a Walmart, Sept. 25, 2024 in Tallahassee, Florida. A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds, Oct. 16, 2024. 

A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria has expanded to nearly 15.4 million kilograms (12 million pounds) and now includes ready-to-eat meals sent to U.S. schools, restaurants and major retailers, federal officials said.