# Major Recall Alert: Tuna Salad Products Recalled Due to Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes
If you’ve recently purchased tuna salad products from Randalls, Albertsons, or Tom Thumb, you need to be aware of an important food recall. A voluntary recall has been issued for select tuna salad products due to potential contamination with *Listeria monocytogenes*, a harmful bacterium that can cause serious health risks.
Here’s everything you need to know about this critical recall, how it could affect your health, and what steps you should take to stay safe.
## Why This Recall is Important
The recall was initiated after *Reser’s Fine Foods*, a supplier of tuna salad to Albertsons Companies, discovered that **breadcrumbs used as an ingredient were potentially contaminated with *Listeria monocytogenes*.** *Listeria* is a dangerous organism that poses an especially high risk to vulnerable populations such as:
- Young children
- Elderly individuals
- Pregnant women (risk of miscarriages or stillbirths)
- Immunocompromised individuals
While healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms like fever, headache, muscle stiffness, nausea, and diarrhea, *Listeria* infection can have more severe, even life-threatening effects for certain groups.
Thankfully, at the time of this writing, **no illnesses or injuries related to this recall have been reported.** However, taking proper precautions is essential to safeguard your health.
## Details of the Recall
Albertsons, Randalls, and Tom Thumb stores in **Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas** have voluntarily recalled specific items containing tuna salad. Below are the key details:
- **Brand**: Tuna salad products supplied by Reser’s Fine Foods
- **Concern**: Contamination with *Listeria monocytogenes* in breadcrumbs used in the tuna salad
- **Stores Affected**:
- Albertsons
- Randalls
- Tom Thumb
- **Regions Impacted**: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas
- **Date Announced**: October 2023
You can learn more by reviewing the official FDA recall announcement [here](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/albertsons-companies-stores-arkansas-louisiana-oklahoma-and-texas-voluntarily-recalls-select-items).
## What You Should Do
Protecting your health and that of your loved ones is paramount. Here are the recommended steps:
- **Don’t consume the recalled products!** Dispose of them immediately or return them to the store for a full refund.
- **Sanitize thoroughly:** Clean and disinfect any surfaces, containers, or utensils that may have come into contact with the affected products. *Listeria monocytogenes* is highly resilient and can survive even in refrigerated conditions.
- **Monitor your health:** If you or someone in your household experiences *Listeria* symptoms after consuming tuna salad products, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
- **Contact customer service:** If you have questions or concerns, Albertsons Companies’ Customer Service can be reached at 1-877-723-3929 (Monday–Friday, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST).
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Food safety is everyone’s responsibility, and your health is worth the extra precaution. Be sure to share this important recall information with friends, family, and neighbors, especially if they shop at Albertsons, Randalls, or Tom Thumb in the affected areas. Together, we can prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure a safer community.
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For more official details on this recall, visit the FDA’s announcement [here](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/albertsons-companies-stores-arkansas-louisiana-oklahoma-and-texas-voluntarily-recalls-select-items). Stay vigilant and take action today!