Wiers Farm Acorn Squash Packages Recalled Due to Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

Plain-English summary

Wiers Farm Inc. is recalling Acorn Squash products packaged in 1lb cartons due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall involves 405 cases with lot numbers 240705, 240706, 240707, 240708, 240709, 240710, 240711, and 240712.

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, elderly individuals, and people with weakened immune systems. The contamination was identified and prompted this Class I recall by the FDA.

The recalled squash was distributed to retail locations 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.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should not consume it and should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Anyone who has consumed the product and experiences symptoms of Listeria infection, such as fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal symptoms, should seek medical attention and inform their healthcare provider of the potential exposure.

The recalled product

Product

Wiers Farm - Acron Squash packaged in 1lb cartons - case size dependent on customer

Manufacturer

Wiers Farm Inc

Category

Food — Produce

Hazard

• listeria

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