The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1699-2024·Announced 2024-08-14

Wiers Farm Red Cabbage Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Wiers Farm Inc is recalling specific lots of red cabbage in 1lb cartons due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected product was distributed across 16 states.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I recall for Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious illness and complications. The classification itself indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Wiers Farm Inc is recalling Wiers Farm brand red cabbage packaged in 1lb cartons due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria monocytogenes is a harmful bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

The recalled product consists of 20 cases of red cabbage with lot numbers 240705, 240706, 240707, 240708, 240709, 240710, 240711, and 240712. The affected product was 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.

Consumers who purchased the recalled red cabbage should not consume it. The product should be returned to the point of purchase or discarded. Anyone concerned about potential exposure should consult a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Wiers Farm - Red Cabbage 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