# Major Recall Alert: Tuna Salad Products Recalled Due to Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes
Jewel Osco customers in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa, take caution—specific tuna salad products sold at your local stores have been **voluntarily recalled** due to the risk of contamination with *Listeria monocytogenes*. This recall stems from an ingredient issue identified by Reser’s Fine Foods, the supplier of tuna salad for Jewel Osco products. The contaminated ingredient, breadcrumbs, poses a significant health risk, especially for vulnerable populations.
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## Why This Recall is Important
*Listeria monocytogenes* is a foodborne bacterium known to cause severe illness in certain groups, including young children, elderly adults, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals. While healthy individuals may only experience mild, flu-like symptoms—including fever, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort—*Listeria* infections can lead to serious complications such as miscarriages, stillbirths, or potentially fatal bloodstream infections.
Given that *Listeria monocytogenes* can thrive even in refrigerated conditions and spread to surrounding foods and surfaces, this recall should not be taken lightly. Proper cleaning and sanitization of any items that may have come into contact with recalled tuna salad are strongly advised.
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## Details of the Recall
Jewel Osco has issued this voluntary recall to ensure customer safety after Reser’s Fine Foods flagged a contamination risk with breadcrumbs used in the tuna salad recipe. While no illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported to date, the potential for foodborne illness warrants immediate action.
Here’s what you need to know:
- **Category**: Food recall due to foodborne illness risk (*Listeria monocytogenes*)
- **Product**: Tuna salad products supplied by Reser’s Fine Foods
- **Sold At**: Jewel Osco stores in **Illinois**, **Indiana**, and **Iowa**
- **Reason for Recall**: Contamination of breadcrumbs with *Listeria monocytogenes*
- **Health Risk**: Serious illnesses, particularly in vulnerable populations
- **Date Announced**: 29369
For a comprehensive list of recalled products or additional details, refer to the **official FDA recall notice** [here](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jewel-osco-stores-illinois-indiana-and-iowa-voluntarily-recalls-select-items-containing-tuna-salad).
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## What You Should Do
If you’ve purchased any tuna salad products from Jewel Osco stores in Illinois, Indiana, or Iowa, take the following steps immediately:
- **Do Not Consume**: Avoid eating products that are part of this recall.
- **Dispose of Safely**: Throw the items away in a sealed bag or container to prevent cross-contamination. Alternatively, return them to your nearest Jewel Osco location for a **full refund**.
- **Sanitize Surfaces**: Thoroughly clean any surfaces, utensils, or containers that may have come into contact with the recalled tuna salad. *Listeria monocytogenes* can survive in cold temperatures and spread to other foods.
- **Monitor Your Health**: If you experience symptoms like fever, severe headache, nausea, or abdominal pain—or if you’re pregnant and concerned about complications—contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Customers with specific inquiries can reach Albertsons Companies’ Customer Service Center at **1-877-723-3929**, available Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST.
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For more information about this recall, visit the official **FDA recall notice** [here](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jewel-osco-stores-illinois-indiana-and-iowa-voluntarily-recalls-select-items-containing-tuna-salad). Don’t wait—act now to safeguard your health.
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