What vegetables and herbs sold at Walmart and Aldi have been recalled for possible listeria contamination?
The Food and Drug Administration has ordered the recall of over a dozen vegetables sold at Walmart and Kroger due to possible listeria contamination.
The Food and Drug Administration has recalled over a dozen vegetables including summer favorites like cucumbers and green bell peppers over possible listeria contamination.
According to the FDA recall announcement, Wiers Farm expanded its voluntary recall to include additional produce because it may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. The vegetables involved in the recall were packed between July 5 and 12 of this year.
The company, in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Agriculture, had looked into the matter in response to original reports filed by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. As a result of this investigation, Wiers Farms issued the expansion, and said it is committed to making sure the company fully resolves the situation.
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The Ohio-based company urges its customers not to eat the produce included in the recall. ALDI is telling its clients to discard the vegetables or return them to their local store for a full refund.
The FDA clarifies “there have been no illnesses or consumer complaints to date.”
If you have any questions about the recall, contact Wiers Farm directly by phone at (419) 935-0131 or by email at Info@WiersFarm.com.
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What vegetables sold at Walmart and Aldi have been recalled for possible listeria contamination?
The recalled items were distributed to some Walmart stores in the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Here is the list of vegetables and herbs that are included in the expanded Wiers Farm produce recall.
Items sold individually or by the pound at various retailers in affected 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 Foodbanks only)
- Mustard greens - sold in bunches
- Pickling cucumber
- Plain parsley - sold in bunches
- Poblano peppers
- Serrano peppers
- Tomatillos
Sold at Walmart
- 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
- Freshire Farms Bagged Green Beans - 16 oz bag
- Freshire Farms Bagged Jalapenos - 8 oz bag
What is listeria?
Listeria is a genus of bacteria that can cause listeriosis, an infection that can lead to serious health complications, especially in vulnerable populations. Listeria monocytogenes is responsible for the majority of listeriosis cases in humans.
Listeria is found in soil, water, and animal feces. It can contaminate various food products, especially those that are improperly processed or stored.
Pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are at risk for contracting the disease.
The primary manner of transmission of the bacteria is through contaminated food. Commonly affected foods include unpasteurized dairy products (milk, cheese), ready-to-eat meats (hot dogs, deli meats), refrigerated smoked seafood, and raw vegetables.