Wiers Farm Mixed Vegetables Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Plain-English summary

Wiers Farm Inc is recalling approximately 1,720 cases of mixed vegetables packaged in cartons due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious foodborne pathogen capable of causing severe illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, elderly persons, and immunocompromised individuals. Consumers who have purchased affected lot numbers should not consume the product. Return it to the place of purchase or discard it. Anyone who consumed the recalled product and subsequently experiences symptoms including fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal distress should seek medical attention and inform their healthcare provider of the potential exposure.

The recalled product

Product

Wiers Farm - Mixed Vegetable box packaged in cartons - carton size dependent on customer

Manufacturer

Wiers Farm Inc

Category

Food — Produce / Fresh Vegetables

Hazard

• listeria

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