The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1683-2024·Announced 2024-08-14

Wiers Farm Organic Yellow Squash Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Wiers Farm Inc is recalling organic yellow squash in 2-count trays due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects 54 cases distributed across 17 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 applies per the recall severity rubric, which designates all FDA Class I recalls as Critical. Listeria monocytogenes is a serious pathogen with significant health risks.

Plain-English summary

Wiers Farm Inc is recalling organic yellow squash packaged into 2-count trays. The affected product includes 54 cases bearing lot numbers 240705 through 240712, distributed to consumers 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.

The squash has been found to contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness or death, particularly in pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. This is an FDA Class I recall, indicating a serious health hazard.

Consumers who purchased this product should not eat it and should discard it. Anyone who has consumed this product and experiences symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues should seek medical attention and inform their healthcare provider about the potential Listeria exposure.

The recalled product

Product
Wiers Farm - Organic Yellow Squash packaged into 2 count trays - cases dependent on customer
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