White Castle

I purchased whitecastle cheeseburger at grocery store Kroger's not knowing there was a recall I still have product I'm not sure why I didn't hear of this in store? I called several ppl and they say safe to eat according to date well I don't think i want to buy out of store for the fear of listeria or contaminated food. How does this get to this point where consumers health is at risk? I'm mortified.im not sure if I can return product but it was pretty expensive, but more expensive if had eaten the wrong ones ..