Jewel Osco Tuna Salad Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Jewel-Osco recalled deli tuna salad items in July 2025 over possible Listeria monocytogenes in breadcrumbs from its supplier, Reser’s Fine Foods. The items were sold at Jewel-Osco stores in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. Listeria can cause serious infections in children, older adults, pregnant people and anyone with weakened immunity. The notices report no illnesses. No court case has been filed, and no MDL or class action exists. If you still have any of the recalled items, stop using them. Keep the packaging and your receipt in case you need them later.

Latest Jewel Osco Tuna Salad Lawsuit Updates

July 29, 2025: Recall Expands to More Stores

AARP reported on July 29, 2025 that the tuna salad recall was broadened to include more items [1]. The added items were sold at stores in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. These are Albertsons-banner items, not Jewel-Osco items. The Jewel-Osco recall stays as described in the July 17 notice, with the same stores in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.

July 21, 2025: FDA Publishes Two Recall Notices

On July 21, 2025, the FDA published two recall notices tied to products supplied by Reser’s Fine Foods, as TODAY reported on July 23, 2025 [2]. One notice covers the Jewel-Osco stores. The other covers Albertsons, Randalls and Tom Thumb stores in four states. Both trace to one supplier.

July 17, 2025: Jewel-Osco Announces Voluntary Recall

On July 17, 2025, Jewel-Osco stores voluntarily recalled select items containing tuna salad from Reser’s Fine Foods, according to the FDA notice posted by USA Today [3]. The stores are in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. The notice names possible Listeria monocytogenes in breadcrumbs used as an ingredient. Reser’s Fine Foods started the recall for that reason.

What Is Listeriosis?

AARP, citing the CDC, says listeriosis is a serious infection. It comes from eating food that has listeria bacteria in it. Adults 65 and older are more likely to get it. NBC Chicago reported that the breadcrumbs used in the tuna salad may have been contaminated [4].

Who May Be Affected?

People who bought and ate Jewel-Osco tuna salad items in Illinois, Indiana or Iowa may be affected. The items had sell-by dates from July 16, 2025 to July 19, 2025. They include:

• Deli tuna salad in containers
• Tuna salad club sandwiches
• Tuna salad croissant sandwiches
• Tuna salad snack packs with crackers

Listeria is a serious risk for pregnant people, children, seniors and those with weak immune systems, NBC Chicago reports. In these groups it can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. Whether you have a claim is decided in an individual legal review of your own facts. Our food poisoning lawsuit page explains how such claims work.

Reported Injuries or Damages

No injuries or illnesses have been reported or alleged, according to AARP and TODAY, which both covered the recall of the Jewel-Osco tuna salad. Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches and fatigue. Severe cases can include neck stiffness, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. In pregnancy it can lead to pregnancy loss, premature birth or life-threatening illness in newborns. AARP, which summarizes CDC guidance, says anyone with symptoms of a severe infection should contact a health care provider right away. A report of illness does not prove the product caused it.

Recall and Regulatory Background

The remedy is to throw the products away or return them to the store for a full refund. A recall does not prove liability. For a separate Listeria matter, see our chicken caesar wrap Listeria lawsuit page.

Evidence to Preserve

Keep your Jewel-Osco tuna salad records in one place, and store the packaging safely if you still have it. Useful items include:

• Purchase receipts or loyalty-card records
• The packaging, label and sell-by date
• Photographs of the product and its packaging
• Medical records, lab results and test dates
• A record of your symptoms with dates
• Communications with the store or company

Filing Deadlines

Every state sets its own time limit for a claim. Your limit can depend on where you live and on when you fell ill and were diagnosed. A missed limit may end a claim, even a strong one. Anyone who fell sick after eating the tuna salad should check with a lawyer promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Symptoms Can a Listeria Infection Cause?

A Listeria infection can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea in milder cases, NBC Chicago reported on July 24, 2025. The same report says more serious illness can bring headache, and symptoms can be severe in older adults.

How Long Does It Take for Listeria Symptoms to Start?

Listeria symptoms can start within a few hours or days after eating contaminated food. NBC Chicago also reports that symptoms can take weeks, or up to three months, to appear.

Should I Clean Surfaces That Touched the Recalled Tuna Salad?

Yes, cleaning and sanitizing surfaces and containers that touched the recalled tuna salad is advised. AARP notes that Listeria is known to survive in cold, refrigerated temperatures.

Who Can I Call About the Tuna Salad Recall?

Questions about the tuna salad recall can go to Albertsons Customer Service at 877-723-3929, Monday to Friday, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST, as AARP lists. That number is Albertsons’ own line.

How Many People Get Listeriosis Each Year?

Each year, about 1,600 people in the U.S. get listeriosis, and roughly 260 die from it, AARP reports. Those figures cover all cases nationwide, not only cases tied to this tuna salad recall.

References

1. https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/tuna-salad-listeria-recall-july-2025/
2. https://www.today.com/health/tuna-salad-recall-rcna220575
3. https://www.usatoday.com/recalls/food-and-drug/FDA–PRBCDOwP2M/
4. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/jewel-osco-recalls-popular-deli-tuna-salad-due-to-listeria/3796767/