# Major Recall Alert: Additional Tuna Salad Products Recalled Due to Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes
In an urgent development, Albertsons Companies have expanded their recall to include additional tuna salad products sold in Albertsons, Randalls, and Tom Thumb stores. This recall, initiated on behalf of supplier Reser’s Fine Foods, is due to a potential contamination of **Listeria monocytogenes**. The products in question were distributed across stores in **Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas**. Here’s what you need to know to stay informed and safe.
## Why This Recall is Important
The recall stems from an identified contamination risk in the breadcrumbs used as an ingredient in tuna salads supplied by **Reser’s Fine Foods**. The presence of **Listeria monocytogenes** can lead to serious and potentially fatal infections in vulnerable groups, including young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Healthy individuals may suffer short-term symptoms such as:
- High fever
- Severe headache
- Stiffness
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
Even more concerning, **Listeria** infections can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Ensuring proper handling and disposing of the potentially contaminated items is critical to minimizing risk.
While there are **no reported illnesses** linked to this recall, Albertsons Companies are urging consumers to act with caution.
## Details of the Recall
The recalled tuna salad products were available at the following banner stores:
- **Albertsons**
- **Randalls**
- **Tom Thumb**
Stores in **Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas** are part of the voluntary recall. The action was taken as part of a follow-up to the supplier’s initiated recall.
### Key Facts About the Recall:
- **Contaminant**: Listeria monocytogenes
- **Affected Product**: Tuna salad containing breadcrumbs (supplied by Reser’s Fine Foods)
- **States Affected**: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas
- **Recall Announcement Date**: [29443]
For further details, you can access the **FDA’s official recall announcement** [here](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/albertsons-companies-stores-arkansas-louisiana-oklahoma-and-texas-voluntarily-expands-recall-select).
## What You Should Do
If you’ve recently purchased tuna salad products from Albertsons, Randalls, or Tom Thumb, **check your refrigerator immediately.**
1. **Dispose of the Product**: Consumers are strongly advised **not to consume** affected products. Discard any remaining tuna salad to prevent potential illness.
2. **Request a Refund**: Return purchases to the store for a full product refund.
3. **Sanitize Surfaces**: Clean and disinfect surfaces or containers that may have come into contact with the recalled items. **Listeria monocytogenes** can survive refrigeration and spread easily.
For questions or assistance, contact the Albertsons Companies’ **Customer Service** center at **1-877-723-3929**, Monday through Friday, from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST.
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For more information, visit the [official FDA recall page](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/albertsons-companies-stores-arkansas-louisiana-oklahoma-and-texas-voluntarily-expands-recall-select). Don’t take chances with your health—check your pantry today!