FSIS Public Health Alert: Ready-to-Eat Chicken Caesar Wraps May Contain Listeria — What to Do Now
If you have ready-to-eat chicken Caesar wraps at home, take a minute to check the label. The USDA FSIS has issued a public health alert for certain wraps that may contain Listeria monocytogenes. FSIS also notes that a recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase—but if you still have any affected product, the agency’s steps matter.
What the FSIS public health alert means
A public health alert is FSIS’s way of telling consumers about a potential food safety risk tied to specific product identifiers. In this case, FSIS is warning that certain ready-to-eat chicken Caesar wraps may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
FSIS states that a recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. That doesn’t change what you should do if you still have the product in your fridge.
Check your home now: match the identifiers
Before you eat, throw away, or set anything aside “just in case,” look closely at the package. FSIS’s alert is tied to specific product identifiers (and those details are how you know whether your wrap is in the affected category).
What to do:
- Find the package and look for the exact product naming used in the FSIS alert.
- Compare any date/lot or other identifier information on your wrap with what FSIS lists in the official bulletin.
- If you can’t confidently match the identifiers, treat it cautiously and follow the official guidance in the FSIS notice.
What to do now if you have an affected wrap
FSIS’s key consumer action is straightforward:
- Do not eat the affected ready-to-eat chicken Caesar wraps.
- Discard or return the unopened product as directed in the FSIS public health alert.
Because FSIS says the products are no longer available for purchase, the best “next step” is simply removing any affected packages you still have from your home food supply.
Who should be extra cautious
Listeria monocytogenes risk can be especially concerning for people at higher risk for listeriosis. FSIS’s alert is relevant for pregnant people, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals.
Practical guidance for higher-risk households:
- If you can’t confirm your wrap doesn’t match the FSIS identifiers, consider skipping this category entirely until you’re sure what you have.
- If you are higher-risk and still have any of these ready-to-eat wraps, follow the FSIS steps closely rather than guessing based on appearance.
The safest approach is always identifier-based: check the package details against the FSIS bulletin.
Where to read the official notice
For the exact product identifiers, the specific instructions for what to do with remaining unopened product, and the current official status, read the FSIS bulletin titled “FSIS Public Health Alert: Ready-to-Eat Chicken Caesar Wraps (Listeria monocytogenes) — June 25, 2026” via the USDA FSIS public health alerts page.
You can also use the USDA FSIS Recalls & Alerts hub to confirm you’re viewing the latest information for this alert.
Calm next steps for your kitchen today
- Check your refrigerator (and any backups) for ready-to-eat chicken Caesar wraps.
- Match the exact identifiers in the FSIS bulletin.
- If your product matches: do not eat and discard or return unopened as directed.
- If you’re higher-risk and can’t verify: act cautiously and follow the FSIS notice steps.
As always, if you’re unsure about whether a specific package matches the alert, prioritize the FSIS instructions over assumptions.
