A massive meat recall linked to possible listeria contamination has impacted hundreds of ready-to-eat meals sold at major grocery store chains across the U.S.,

Last week, millions of pounds of meat and poultry products were recalled because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. BrucePac, a pre-cooked meat company, issued the recall after the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) found the harmful bacteria during routine testing.

BrucePac recalled the ready-to-eat meat and poultry products because they might be contaminated with listeria, a bacteria that can cause sickness or death.

Nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, sold at stores including Trader Joe's, Amazon, Walmart, Target -- and served at restaurants and schools -- are being recalled over listeria fears.

Almost 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products have been recalled. Here's what you need to know.

Consumers who bought refrigerated or frozen meat products from Trader Joe's, Costco, Target and more are urged to check the USDA's website concerning a massive chicken recall by BrucePac.

The recalled BrucePac products, like prepared salads and frozen dinners, are named on a 326-page list from the FSIS