A nationwide recall of holiday meal kits due to listeria risk, with no illnesses reported but urgent action advised.

A nationwide food recall has been issued for a batch of pre-packaged holiday meal kits due to potential contamination with listeria, a bacterium that can cause severe illness, especially in vulnerable populations. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Agriculture are urging consumers to check product labels and discard any kits with specific lot numbers. No illnesses have been reported yet, but the recall is considered urgent due to the risk of serious health consequences.