Saturday, 16 November 2024

Fresh Produce Sold At Multiple Grocery Stores Recalled Over Listeria Concerns

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Fresh produce sold at Walmart, Kroger, Aldi, and Save-a-Lot was recalled due to potential listeria contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on July 23rd.

“Out of an abundance of caution, Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, OH, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall to include additional produce because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Wiers Farm Inc., in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), began its investigation in response to original findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDARD),” the FDA wrote.

“This expansion is in response to that investigation. Products involved in this expanded recall were packed between July 5-12 (2024). Wiers Farm Inc. is committed to implementing all measures necessary to fully resolve this situation,” it added.

The agency noted no reported illnesses or consumer complaints thus far.

From the FDA:

RETAIL PACKAGED ITEMS

Sold at select Walmart stores in CT, DE, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VA, and WV

  • Wiers Farm Bagged Poblano – UPC 073064202581 – 16 oz bag
  • Wiers Farm Bagged Cubanelle – UPC 073064201836 – 16 oz bag
  • Wiers Farm Bagged Green Beans – UPC 073064200846 – variable weight bag
  • Wiers Farm Bagged Salad Cucumber – UPC 073064459619 – 2 lb. bag
  • Wiers Farm Bagged Serrano – UPC 073064201829 – 4 oz bag
  • Wiers Farm Organic Bell Pepper – UPC 073064201416 – 2 count tray
  • Wiers Farm Organic Cucumber – UPC 073064201423 – 2 count tray
  • Wiers Farm Organic Yellow Squash – UPC 073064201447 – 2 count tray
  • Wiers Farm Organic Zucchini Squash – UPC 073064201430 – 2 count tray

    • Sold at Aldi stores in KY, NY, OH, PA and WV

  • Freshire Farms Bagged Green Beans – 16 oz bag
  • Freshire Farms Bagged Jalapenos – 8 oz bag

    • BULK RETAIL ITEMS SOLD INDIVIDUALLY OR BY THE POUND

  • Anaheim peppers
  • Cilantro – sold in bunches
  • Cubanelle peppers
  • Cucumber – whole
  • Green beans
  • Green Bell Pepper
  • Habanero peppers
  • Hungarian Wax peppers
  • Jalapeno peppers
  • Mixed Vegetable Box (shipped to Cleveland and Youngstown, Ohio Foodbanks only)
  • Mustard Greens – sold in bunches
  • Pickling Cucumber
  • Plain Parsley – sold in bunches
  • Poblano peppers
  • Serrano peppers
  • Tomatillos

    • Food Safety News reports:

    Supreme Service Solutions LLC (Supreme Produce) is assisting in a Kroger Store recall for items purchased from Weirs Farm Inc. (purchased from Kroger Stores) because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

    The potential contamination was discovered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) through routine sampling.

    The recalled produce was distributed in Kroger retail stores located in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio.

    Mass Live noted:

    Symptoms of listeria can include fever, muscle aches and gastrointestinal problems, according to the FDA. Those who ate these vegetables and are experiencing symptoms should seek medical attention.

    Items across several states, specifically Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

    Review the full, multi-state list of “distribution for bulk items sold individually or by the pound”:

    * Images from the FDA *

    In related news, Boar’s Head expanded its recall of deli meat products to an additional 7 million pounds due to potential listeria contamination.

    UPDATE: 7 Million Additional Pounds Of Deli Meat Recalled By Boar’s Head


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