The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1695-2024·Announced 2024-08-14

Wiers Farm Tomatillos Recalled Due to Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Wiers Farm is recalling 1,467 cases of tomatillos due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected lot numbers 240705-240712 were 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 classified this recall as Class I, the most serious designation for foodborne hazards. Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogenic bacterium that poses serious health risks, particularly to vulnerable populations.

Plain-English summary

Wiers Farm Inc. is recalling 1,467 cases of tomatillos packaged in 1lb cartons due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The recalled product was distributed to retail customers 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 affected lot numbers are 240705, 240706, 240707, 240708, 240709, 240710, 240711, and 240712.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled tomatillos should not consume them. Return the product to the place of purchase or discard it.

The recalled product

Product
Wiers Farm - Tomatillos packaged in 1lb cartons - case size dependent on customer
Manufacturer
Wiers Farm Inc
Hazard
  • listeria

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