The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0259-2021·Announced 2021-02-10

Lancaster Butternut Squash Chunks Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Lancaster Foods LLC is recalling specific lots of Butternut Squash Chunks due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in six US states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) without reported illness, which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Lancaster Foods LLC is recalling 427 units of Lancaster Butternut Squash Chunks in 12, 20, 24, and 40-ounce sizes, as well as 2.5-pound sizes, packaged in PET clamshells. The recall is issued because the product is potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product was distributed in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, Delaware, and North Carolina. Specific lot numbers and expiration dates are listed in the official recall notice, ranging from January 4, 2021, to January 20, 2021.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should check their pantry for the affected UPC codes and lot numbers. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Lancaster Butternut Squash Chunks, 12, 20, 24, 40 Ounces and 2.5 lbs. in a PET Clamshell, 2 per case, 4 per case, 6 per case . UPC: 8 13055 01596 3; 8 13055 01150 7; 8 13055 01300 6; 8 13055 01391 4
Hazard
Affected units
427

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Lancaster # 1240
  • 23264
  • 97411
  • 971
  • 933 Expiration dates of 01/04/21
  • 01/05/21
  • 01/07/21
  • 01/08/21
  • 01/09/21
  • 01/11/21
  • 01/12/21
  • 01/13/21
  • 01/15/21
  • 01/16/21
  • 01/17/21
  • 01/18/21
  • 01/20/21 Code Information : (0359
  • 0361
  • 0362
  • 0363

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by Lancaster Foods LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 8 products in this recall →