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Listeria outbreak prompts Kroger recall of produce, dips sold in 5 states
By Alix Martichoux,
17 hours ago
(NEXSTAR) – A possible listeria contamination has prompted a flurry of recalls recently of vegetables , salsas and deli meat . Kroger shoppers in five states are once again being asked to check their fridges for products that may be contaminated.
The products under recall were purchased from Wiers Farm in Willard, Ohio, and sold at Kroger stores in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio.
All the recalled products, from guacamole to chopped herbs and diced vegetables, were “packaged in clear-plastic grab-n-go containers,” according to an FDA recall notice . They’re being recalled over fears they may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, commonly known as listeria.
Listeria infections typically cause fever, muscle aches and tiredness and may cause stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. Symptoms can occur quickly or to up to 10 weeks after eating contaminated food.
While some people can recover on their own, those with weakened immune systems can suffer serious illness or death. For pregnant people, listeria can increase the risk of miscarriages.
Anyone who purchased one of the below products should discard it immediately.
Product Name
Barcode UPC
Best By Date
Pico/Guac Combo
850054894434
7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
Butternut Squash Cubes 12 oz
850053685552
7/10/2024 to 7/25/2024
Chopped Cilantro 2 oz
850053685446
7/9/2024 to 7/24/2024
Chopped Cilantro W/ White Onions 5 oz
850053685422
7/9/2024 to 7/24/2024
Diced Jalapeno 7 oz
850053685361
7/9/2024 to 7/24/2024
Diced Pepper Tri-Blend 7 oz
850053685347
7/9/2024 to 7/24/2024
Diced Pepper W/ White Onions 7 oz
850053685385
7/9/2024 to 7/24/2024
Fajita Mix Hot 11 oz
850053685781
7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
Grilling Vegetables 19 oz
850053685842
7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
Guacamole Chunky Medium 17 oz
850053685897
7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
Guacamole Chunky Mild 17 oz
850053685880
7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
Pico De Gallo Classic Hot 14 oz
850053685965
7/12/2024 to 7/27/2024
Pico De Gallo Classic Medium 14 oz
850053685958
7/12/2024 to 7/27/2024
Pico De Gallo Classic Mild 14 oz
850053685941
7/12/2024 to 7/27/2024
Salsa Medium 16 oz
850053685989
7/13/2024 to 7/28/2024
Salsa Mild 16 oz
850053685972
7/13/2024 to 7/28/2024
Snacking Peppers 12 oz
850053685538
7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
Vegetable Bowl $10 26 oz
860010507131
7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
Vegetable Kabob 27 oz
850053685859
7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
The Kroger recall, announced Friday, is just one more in a series of warnings from federal health officials. Other recent produce recalls have affected vegetables sold at Aldi and Walmart across more than a dozen states . Boar’s Head, a popular deli meat distributor, also announced last week it would be recalling more than 200,000 pounds of its products.
Since late May, 34 people have been sickened in the listeria outbreak across 13 states, with all but one hospitalized. Two people died — in Illinois and New Jersey.
An estimated 1,600 people get listeria food poisoning each year and about 260 die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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