In a single day, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued two public health alerts and one formal product recall involving three different food products with three different types of hazards. If you purchased any of these items in recent weeks, here is what you need to know.
Why This Matters
Three separate USDA food safety actions on one day are unusual in volume. Together, they cover three different consumer risk categories: bacterial contamination from Listeria, undeclared allergens in raw chicken products, and mislabeling that caused an allergen-containing product to be sold without any indication of that allergen on the label.
For people with egg or milk allergies, the undeclared allergen situations are the most time-sensitive. Egg and milk are both major food allergens regulated under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act. Consuming a product containing a known allergen without warning on the label can cause a range of reactions from mild symptoms to anaphylaxis.
Product One: Listeria Contamination in Fresh Seasons Kitchen Chicken Caesar Wrap
USDA FSIS issued a public health alert on June 25, 2026 for 8.7-ounce clear plastic wrapped packages of "FRESH SEASONS Kitchen Chicken Caesar Wrap" with "Sell By: 6/24/2026" printed on the back label above the ingredients. The products bear the establishment number P-45091 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The wraps were produced on June 16, 2026, and shipped to Holiday convenience stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin. FSIS discovered the contamination during routine product testing that confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been confirmed in connection with this product as of the June 25 alert.
A formal recall was not requested because the product's sell-by date of June 24 has already passed and items are no longer available for purchase. However, anyone who purchased these wraps, and, critically, has not yet discarded them, should be aware.
What to do: If you have a FRESH SEASONS Kitchen Chicken Caesar Wrap with a sell-by date of June 24, 2026, do not eat it. Discard it immediately. As with all Listeria exposures, monitor for symptoms for up to 70 days after potential exposure. Individuals in high-risk groups — pregnant women, adults 65 and older, and immunocompromised people — should contact a health care provider if they consumed this product.
Product Two: Undeclared Egg Allergen in Private Selection Honey Dijon Boneless Chicken Breasts
A second public health alert from USDA on June 25, 2026 covers 21-ounce vacuum-packed packages of "PRIVATE SELECTION Honey Dijon Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts with Rib Meat" with "BEST IF USED BY: JUN 28 2026" and lot code "15326A."
This product was distributed to Kroger and Fred Meyer retail stores in Alabama, Alaska, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Oregon, Tennessee, Washington, and Wisconsin. The problem was identified after a retailer discovered that the correct front label was applied but the incorrect back label was applied, resulting in an ingredients statement that did not list all allergens in the product.
Egg is a major allergen. People with egg allergies who consumed this product without knowing it was present could experience an allergic reaction ranging from mild to severe. No confirmed adverse reactions have been reported as of June 25, 2026.
What to do: If you purchased Private Selection Honey Dijon Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts with the June 28, 2026 best-by date and lot code 15326A from Kroger or Fred Meyer in the listed states, do not consume the product. Return it to the store for a refund. If you have an egg allergy and consumed this product, monitor for allergic reaction symptoms and contact a health care provider if symptoms develop.
Product Three: Reser's Fine Foods Pasta Salad Recall for Undeclared Allergens (Egg and Milk)
On June 25, 2026, Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. issued a formal recall for approximately 5,300 pounds of "Molly's Kitchen California Style Pasta Salad" — a product that may actually contain chicken salad, not pasta salad.
According to USDA and Food Safety News, Reser's notified FSIS that it had mislabeled ready-to-eat chicken salad as pasta salad. The product contains egg and milk — both recognized allergens — that were not declared anywhere on the pasta salad label.
The affected product:
- 5-pound plastic tub packages of "Molly's Kitchen California Style Pasta Salad"
- "USE BY JUL/16/26 430" printed on the side of the tub
- Establishment number "P-00874" printed on the side of the tub
- Produced on June 11, 2026
The product was shipped to distributors in Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia for distribution to foodservice locations. No confirmed reports of illness have been reported.
What to do: If you work in a foodservice setting in the listed states and have this product, do not serve it. Contact your distributor or Reser's Fine Foods regarding return and refund procedures. If you or a customer with egg or milk allergies consumed this product, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they develop.
Who Faces the Greatest Risk?
For the Listeria product, the highest-risk individuals are pregnant women, adults 65 and older, and immunocompromised people. For the allergen products, the greatest risk is borne by people with documented egg or milk allergies who consumed these products believing them to be allergen-free.
Anaphylaxis — a severe, potentially fatal allergic reaction — requires immediate emergency care. Signs of anaphylaxis include sudden throat tightening, difficulty breathing, hives spreading rapidly, dizziness, and a drop in blood pressure.
Symptoms and Warning Signs to Watch For
Listeria exposure: Symptoms — fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea — can appear anywhere from one day to 70 days after exposure. Invasive listeriosis can cause severe headache, stiff neck, and confusion. Contact a health care provider immediately if any of these symptoms appear and you consumed the Listeria-flagged product.
Egg or milk allergy reaction: Symptoms typically appear within minutes to two hours of exposure and may include hives, skin flushing, stomach cramping, vomiting, diarrhea, nasal congestion, shortness of breath, or swelling of the lips or throat. Severe reactions require immediate emergency care.
What You Can Do Now
- Check your refrigerator now for all three products identified in the June 25 USDA actions.
- Discard any FRESH SEASONS Kitchen Chicken Caesar Wrap with sell-by 6/24/2026.
- Return or discard Private Selection Honey Dijon Boneless Chicken Breasts with lot code 15326A and best-by date June 28, 2026.
- Foodservice operators: return or discard any Molly's Kitchen California Style Pasta Salad with use-by JUL/16/26 and establishment number P-00874.
- If you have a food allergy and consumed any of the allergen-mislabeled products, contact your allergist or health care provider.
- Report any adverse reactions to the USDA FSIS Consumer Complaint System or call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854).
Cost and Access: What Patients Should Know
All three products can be returned to the point of purchase for a refund. Emergency medical care for anaphylaxis or severe Listeria illness is covered by most insurance plans. Patients without insurance should seek care at the nearest emergency room, regardless of coverage status — anaphylaxis and invasive Listeria are medical emergencies.
What Happens Next
The USDA FSIS will continue monitoring these three situations. If illness cases are reported in connection with any of the three products, the agency will update its investigation. MedicalDaily will report on any case counts or expanded recalls.
The Bottom Line
Three separate food safety actions in one day — Listeria contamination, two undeclared allergen situations, and 5,300 pounds of mislabeled products that contained egg and milk without labeling them. Check your refrigerator and pantry now. People with egg or milk allergies and anyone in a Listeria high-risk group face the greatest immediate concern.
References
- USDA FSIS — Public Health Alert: Fresh Seasons Kitchen Chicken Caesar Wrap (June 25, 2026)
- USDA FSIS — Reser's Fine Foods Recall: Molly's Kitchen Pasta Salad (June 25, 2026)
- Food Safety News — USDA Issues Warning About Chicken Wraps Contaminated With Listeria
- Food Safety News — USDA Issues Warning About Chicken Breast Products With Undeclared Allergens
- Food Safety News — Reser's Recalls Molly's Kitchen Pasta Salad
- USDA FSIS — Current Recalls and Public Health Alerts
