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Vegetables, herbs sold at Walmart, Aldi, Kroger recalled due to Listeria concerns
By Kelly McCarthy,
6 hours ago
More than a dozen staple summer vegetables, including cucumbers, green bell peppers, and parsley, have been voluntarily recalled due to possible listeria contamination.
Details about Walmart, Aldi vegetable recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced this week that Ohio-based Wiers Farm Inc., has expanded its earlier recall to now include additional produce that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
STOCK IMAGE/Getty Images - PHOTO: Fresh red and green sweet pepper on a cutting board
In cooperation with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), Wiers Farm Inc., said in the FDA recall that its investigation into these vegetables came after reports by the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDARD). This expansion is in response to that investigation. Products involved in this expanded recall were packed between July 5-12 (2024). Wiers Farm Inc. is committed to implementing all measures necessary to fully resolve this situation.
As of time of publication, the agency said there have been no illnesses or consumer complaints reported.
Walmart listed the produce recall on its website with a link that directs customers to the announcement from Wiers Farm and the FDA.
Albany Times Union via Getty Images, FILE - PHOTO: In this Sept. 22, 2017, file photo, an Aldi store is shown in New York.
In tandem with the original recall, Aldi issued its own recall notice for customers on Monday, alerting shoppers in Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia who may have purchased Freshire Farms jalapeños, green peppers and green beans.
"ALDI puts the safety and integrity of the products it sells first. If customers have products affected by this recall, they are advised to discard it immediately or return it to their local store for a full refund," the company stated. "ALDI sincerely regrets the inconvenience and concern caused as a result of this recall."
Recalled vegetable product information
Bulk items sold individually or by the pound at various retailers in impacted states
Anaheim peppers Cilantro – sold in bunches Cubanelle peppers Cucumber – whole Green beans Green Bell Pepper Habanero peppers Hungarian Wax peppers Jalapeno peppers Mixed Vegetable Box (shipped to Cleveland and Youngstown, Ohio Foodbanks only) Mustard Greens – sold in bunches Pickling Cucumber Plain Parsley – sold in bunches Poblano peppers Serrano peppers Tomatillos
Click here for additional distribution information from the FDA on the above produce products.
Freshire Farms Bagged Green Beans – 16 oz bag Freshire Farms Bagged Jalapenos – 8 oz bag
Where recalled vegetables were sold
According to the FDA, the affected produce was sold at select Walmart stores in 15 states: CT, DE, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VA, and WV.
Produce impacted by the same voluntary recall was also sold at Aldi stores in five of those same states: KY, NY, OH, PA and WV.
What to do with recalled vegetables purchased from Walmart, Aldi
As with any recalled products, the company has urged customers not to eat and to discard any potentially affected produce.
Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Wiers Farm, Inc. directly by phone or email.
Symptoms, side effects of listeria monocytogenes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , listeria can cause severe illness "when the bacteria spread beyond the gut to other parts of the body" after a person consumes contaminated food. Those at higher risk include pregnant people, those aged 65 or older, or anyone who has a weakened immune system, the CDC says.
"If you are pregnant, it can cause pregnancy loss, premature birth, or a life-threatening infection in your newborn," the CDC states on its website. "Other people can be infected with Listeria, but they rarely become seriously ill."
According to the CDC, anyone infected with listeria may experience "mild food poisoning symptoms" such as diarrhea or fever, and many recover without antibiotic treatment.
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