Health Alert Issued for Curry Chicken Salad Over Listeria Concerns
A health alert has been issued for Curry Chicken Salad due to potential listeria contamination, as warned by the USDA.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, July 30, 2026 —
A health alert has been issued for a product containing Curry Chicken Salad due to concerns over potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The warning comes from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The specific product affected and the company involved were not immediately detailed in the alert. Consumers are advised to check product packaging for details if they have recently purchased curry chicken salad.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, diarrhea, and muscle pain. The bacteria can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The USDA did not provide details regarding the quantity of product potentially affected or the timeframe of the distribution. Further information regarding the scope of the alert and any recommended consumer actions is expected.
Consumers who believe they may have purchased the affected product are encouraged to seek further guidance from the USDA or the retailer from which the product was purchased. Information on safe food handling practices is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
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