WASHINGTON — The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently issued a public health alert for a ready-to-eat (RTE) turkey wrap product produced for Trader Joe’s because of concerns that the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
A recall was not requested for the product because the affected product is no longer available for purchase, FSIS said in an announcement.
The RTE turkey product was produced on Sept. 10, 2025. The FSIS made it clear that only the following product is subject to the public health alert:
- 10-oz. clear plastic clamshell packages containing “TRADER JOE’S TURKEY GOBBLER WRAP” with “BEST BY SEP 16, 2025.”
This item was shipped to Trader Joe’s retail locations nationwide. The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that food contact surface samples associated with this product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of this product, FSIS noted. However, anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare professional.
Consumption of food with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affected older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns.
According to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), listeriosis can be an invasive illness or an intestinal illness. Symptoms can include fever, stiff neck, confusion, flu-like symptoms, diarrhea, and vomiting.
FSIS is concerned that the product may be in consumers’ refrigerators, so any consumers in possession of this product are urged not to consume it. The product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
For consumers who may be concerned about a purchase, Trader Joe’s Customer Relations can be reached at 626-599-3817.
For more information on the public health alert, visit https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-turkey-wrap-product-due-possible-listeria.
