The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1677-2024·Announced 2024-08-14

Wiers Farm Poblano Peppers recalled for Listeria contamination

Wiers Farm Inc is recalling Poblano peppers in 16oz bags due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed across multiple states.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification is the highest food safety classification and an explicit criterion for Critical severity. The product contains confirmed Listeria monocytogenes contamination, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Wiers Farm Inc is recalling Poblano peppers packaged in 16oz plastic bags due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria monocytogenes is a serious pathogen capable of causing severe illness in consumers.

The recalled product includes 660 cases distributed to retailers in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Affected lot numbers are 240705, 240706, 240707, 240708, 240709, 240710, 240711, and 240712.

Consumers should not consume this product. If purchased, the peppers should be disposed of or returned to the retailer. Consumers with concerns should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Wiers Farm - Poblano packaged in 16oz plastic bag - 10 bags in a case
Manufacturer
Wiers Farm Inc
Hazard
  • listeria
  • bacterial-contamination

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 (8)

  • Lot No 240705
  • 240706
  • 240707
  • 240708
  • 240709
  • 240710
  • 240711
  • 240712

Distribution

Distributed in 18 states:

  • CT
  • DE
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MO
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • RI
  • TN
  • VA
  • WV