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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-1296-2020/FDA enforcement
Wegmans Food Markets, INC.·Food·Aug 7, 2020

Chicken Cutlet Meals

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    Products are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. A hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAVA, NJ, MD, PA +2 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameWegmans Food Markets, INC.
Recalling firmWegmans Food Markets, INC.Rochester, NY, United States
UPC / barcodes
217865000002178660000022707300000
Lot / date codes
  • Purchased from 8/5/2020 through 8/7/2020. UPC: 21786500000 and Sell by 8/9/2020 UPC: 21786600000 and Sell by 8/9/2020 UPC: 22707300000 and Sell by 8/9/2020 - 8/13/2020
Distribution area
VANJMDPANCNY

VA, NJ, MD, PA, NC, NY

United States

Quantity affected2, 688 total units sold
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 2, 2020
FDA recall numberF-1296-2020

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Wegmans Food Markets, INC. initiated this food recall on August 7, 2020. The FDA enforcement report states: Products are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA report lists distribution as: VA, NJ, MD, PA, NC, NY.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Products are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Chicken Cutlet Meals was made or distributed by Wegmans Food Markets, INC. in Rochester, NY, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1296-2020, dated September 2, 2020.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, a hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Listeria monocytogenes

Symptoms to watch for

Fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea may occur. Severe infection can cause headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions.

When symptoms may appear

Symptoms can begin within a few days, but can take up to several weeks to appear.

Higher-risk groups

Pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and immunocompromised people are at the highest risk of severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Chicken Cutlet Meals recall?

Wegmans Food Markets, INC. recalled Chicken Cutlet Meals in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-1296-2020. Products are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Wegmans Food Markets, INC. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1296-2020. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.