Nearly 20 types of vegetables sold at major retailers including Aldi and Walmart have been recalled due to possible Listeria contamination.
Here’s what you need to know.
A major recall has been issued for nearly 20 types of vegetables sold at Aldi, Walmart, Kroger, and local grocery chains across 18 US states due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Announced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this recall is an expansion of a cucumber recall announced on July 12.
States Affected:
Connecticut
Delaware
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Missouri
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Products Affected:
Sold at Select Walmart Stores:
Wiers Farm Bagged Poblano, UPC 073064202581, 16-ounce bag
Wiers Farm Bagged Cubanelle, UPC 073064201836, 16-ounce bag
Wiers Farm Bagged Green Beans, UPC 073064200846, variable weight bag
Wiers Farm Bagged Salad Cucumber, UPC 073064459619, 2-pound bag
Wiers Farm Bagged Serrano, UPC 073064201829, 4-ounce 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:
Freshire Farms Bagged Green Beans, 16-ounce bag
Freshire Farms Bagged Jalapenos
Sold Individually or by the Pound at Various Retailers in the Impacted States:
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 Food Banks only)
Mustard Greens, sold in bunches
Pickling Cucumber
Plain Parsley, sold in bunches
Poblano peppers
Serrano peppers
Tomatillos
What to Do If You Have Recalled Products
If you purchased any of the listed products from July 5 through July 12, dispose of them immediately or return them to the place of purchase.
Listeria infection, known as listeriosis, can be particularly dangerous for immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, and those aged 65 or older.
Common symptoms include fever, muscle aches, tiredness, nausea, and vomiting. Severe cases can lead to headaches, stiff neck, loss of balance, confusion, and seizures.
If you experience any of these symptoms after consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider.
Follow the FDA’s safe handling and cleaning procedures to avoid infection, as Listeria can easily spread to other foods, surfaces, and people.
