150 fruits and vegetables recalled due to possible listeria contamination: These are the products and states affected
Food recalls continue to rise. This time, almost 150 fruit and vegetable products are being recalled due to listeria contamination, which can be fatal.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week the recall of nearly 150 fruit and vegetable products sold in grocery stores due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause severe infections.
The products in question were produced by Gracie’s Kitchens between November 4 and November 13. They were sold in grocery stores in New York and Connecticut under three different brand names: Gracie’s Kitchens, Wild By Nature, and King Kullen.
These are the recalled fruits and vegetables
Products from these three brands include various types of ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables. They are packaged in plastic containers or foam trays, ranging in size from 10 oz to 64 oz, with some fruit mixes weighing up to 1.65 lb. Recalled items include diced onions, pineapple slices, watermelon slices, fruit trays, and cantaloupe chunks.
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The expiration dates on these products range from November 19 to November 24. While most have already expired, both the FDA and the brand urge consumers to check their refrigerators for any of these products and dispose of them immediately.
You can find the full list of recalled products in this FDA statement.
How serious is Listeria?
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infections. In fact, it can be fatal for young children, older adults, or individuals with weakened immune systems. It also poses risks to unborn babies during pregnancy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), listeria is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illnesses in the United States, with 260 fatalities each year.
For the rest of the population with no underlying health vulnerabilities, listeriosis can cause symptoms similar to food poisoning, such as diarrhea, vomiting, fever, muscle aches, fatigue, and headaches. These symptoms typically resolve within a few days.
*This article was written in Spanish and translated with the help of AI.
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