BrucePac recalls over 9 million pounds of meat due to possible listeria contamination

Meat producer BrucePac has recalled over 9 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry items over concerns they may be contaminated with listeria, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Wednesday.

According to the agency, BrucePac, which is based in Durant, Oklahoma, is recalling approximately 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that were produced from June 19, 2024, to Oct. 8, 2024.

"These products were shipped to other establishments and distributors nationwide then distributed to restaurants and institutions," the agency said.

The agency said it discovered the issue after conducting routine FSIS product testing of finished product poultry product, which came back positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Further investigation determined BrucePac ready-to-eat chicken as the source of the contamination.

There have been no confirmed reports of illnesses so far, the FSIS added.

Impacted products that are subject to recall bear establishment numbers "51205 or P-51205" inside or under the USDA mark of inspection.

"Restaurants, institutions, and other establishments are urged not to serve or use these products," the FSIS stated Wednesday. "These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase."

ABC News reached out to BrucePac for comment on the recall but did not immediately hear back.