A Texas company is recalling 30,000 cases of fresh-cut vegetable products from eight retail chains — including Wal-Mart, QuikTrip and Publix — after a random sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled vegetables have best-by dates between Aug. 7 and Aug. 19, according to the recall notice that was posted Aug. 26 on the Food and Drug Administration’s website.
“The company has ceased distribution of the affected product as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Country Fresh continue their investigation as to what caused the problem,” according to the recall notice.
“Consumers who have purchased any of these products are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 281-453-3305.”
Eight retailers received the fresh-cut vegetables, which are packaged in clear plastic “clamshell” containers and Styrofoam trays overwrapped with clear plastic film. The retailers are:
- BI-LO;
- Fresh Point;
- Harris Teeter Supermarkets;
- Publix Supermarkets Inc.;
- QuikTrip;
- The Spinx Company;
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc.; and
- Winn Dixie.
No illnesses had been reported in connection with the fresh-cut vegetables as of the posting of the recall notice on the FDA’s website. Listeriosis, the infection caused by the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes, can take up to 70 days after exposure before causing symptoms.
The company initiated the recall after a sample collected from a retail store by officials with the Georgia Department of Agriculture tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Dates for the sample collection and lab tests were not provided in the recall notice on the FDA’s website.
Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled vegetables and develops symptoms of Listeria infection is urged to see a doctor immediately.
Listeria monocytogenes is a microscopic organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Following are the specific fresh-cut vegetables included in the recall:
| Description | Store | Description of Packaging | Use by Date Range | States Distributed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFC Celery/Onion Dice 6oz | BI-LO | Clamshell | 8/8/2016 | 8/15/2016 | SC, NC, GA, AL |
| CFC Creole Mix 6oz | BI-LO | Clamshell | 8/8/2016 | 8/19/2016 | SC, NC, GA, AL |
| CFC Fajita Mix 6oz | BI-LO | Clamshell | 8/8/2016 | 8/19/2016 | SC, NC, GA, AL |
| CFC Pico De Gallo 8oz | BI-LO | Clamshell | 8/8/2016 | 8/15/2016 | SC, NC, GA, AL |
| CFC Tri-Pepper Dice 6oz | BI-LO | Clamshell | 8/13/2016 | 8/19/2016 | SC, NC, GA, AL |
| CFC Yellow Onion Dice 6oz | BI-LO | Clamshell | 8/8/2016 | 8/15/2016 | SC, NC, GA, AL |
| CF Diced Onion 4/3lb | Fresh Point | Clamshell | 8/11/2016 | 8/17/2016 | FL |
| Farmers Market Diced Green Peppers 8oz | Harris Teeter Supermarkets | Clamshell | 8/13/2016 | 8/19/2016 | SC, NC, VA |
| Farmers Market Diced Tri-Pepper 6 oz | Harris Teeter Supermarkets | Clamshell | 8/13/2016 | 8/19/2016 | SC, NC, VA |
| Farmers Market Diced Yellow Onions 8oz | Harris Teeter Supermarkets | Clamshell | 8/8/2016 | 8/15/2016 | SC, NC, VA |
| Fajita Mix 10oz | Harris Teeter Supermarkets | Clamshell | 8/8/2016 | 8/19/2016 | SC, NC, VA |
| Fajita Mix 12oz | Harris Teeter Supermarkets | Clamshell | 8/8/2016 | 8/19/2016 | SC, NC, VA |
| Green Bean Sauté 10oz | Harris Teeter Supermarkets | Clamshell | 8/8/2016 | 8/15/2016 | SC, NC, VA |
| Farmers Market Mirepoix 12oz | Harris Teeter Supermarkets | Clamshell | 8/8/2016 | 8/15/2016 | SC, NC, VA |
| Grilling Vegetables 14oz | Harris Teeter Supermarkets | Overwrap | 8/13/2016 | 8/19/2016 | SC, NC, VA |
| Jal Ched Stuff Mushrooms 7oz | Harris Teeter Supermarkets | Overwrap | 8/8/2016 | 8/15/2016 | SC, NC, VA |
| Kabob Kit 23oz | Harris Teeter Supermarkets | Overwrap | 8/13/2016 | 8/19/2016 | SC, NC, VA |
| Stir Fry Vegetable 10oz | Harris Teeter Supermarkets | Overwrap | 8/8/2016 | 8/19/2016 | SC, NC, VA |
| SW Stuff Mushrooms 7oz | Harris Teeter Supermarkets | Overwrap | 8/8/2016 | 8/15/2016 | SC, NC, VA |
| Tri-Color Peppers 12oz | Harris Teeter Supermarkets | Overwrap | 8/13/2016 | 8/19/2016 | SC, NC, VA |
| Veggie & Fruit Kabob Kit 23oz | Harris Teeter Supermarkets | Overwrap | 8/13/2016 | 8/19/2016 | SC, NC, VA |
| Kabob Sensations Veggie Kabob 23oz | Publix Supermarkets, Inc. | Overwrap | 8/12/2016 | 8/19/2016 | SC, NC, FL,GA, AL |
| Diced Yel Onion Condiment 8oz | QuikTrip | Clamshell | 8/8/2016 | 8/15/2016 | SC, NC, GA |
| Diced Yellow Onion 40oz | QuikTrip | Clamshell | 8/8/2016 | 8/15/2016 | SC, NC, GA |
| Green Pepper 40oz | QuikTrip | Clamshell | 8/13/2016 | 8/19/2016 | SC, NC, GA |
| Regular Pico Condiment 10oz | QuikTrip | Clamshell | 8/8/2016 | 8/15/2016 | SC, NC, GA |
| Sliced Green Bell Pepper 4lb | QuikTrip | Clamshell | 8/13/2016 | 8/19/2016 | SC, NC, GA |
| Diced Onion 16oz | The Spinx Company | Clamshell | 8/8/2016 | 8/15/2016 | SC, NC |
| Pico de Gallo 18oz | The Spinx Company | Clamshell | 8/8/2016 | 8/15/2016 | SC, NC |
| Diced Yellow Onion 8oz | Wal-Mart Stores Inc. | Clamshell | 8/8/2016 | 8/17/2016 | MS, AL, GA, FL, SC, NC, TN, KY, VA, WV, MD |
| Marketside Pico de Gallo 10oz | Wal-Mart Stores Inc. | Clamshell | 8/8/2016 | 8/17/2016 | MS, AL, GA, FL, SC, NC, TN, KY, VA, WV, MD |
| Marketside Spicy Pico de Gallo 10 | Wal-Mart Stores Inc. | Clamshell | 8/8/2016 | 8/17/2016 | MS, AL, GA, FL, SC, NC, TN, KY, VA, WV, MD |
| Sliced Bell Peppers 7oz | Wal-Mart Stores Inc. | Clamshell | 8/7/2016 | 8/19/2016 | MS, AL, GA, FL, SC, NC, TN, KY, VA, WV, MD |
| Marketside Fajita Mix 9.5oz | Wal-Mart Stores Inc. | Overwrap | 8/8/2016 | 8/19/2016 | MS, AL, GA, FL, SC, NC, TN, KY, VA, WV, MD |
| Marketside Veggie Kabobs 23oz | Wal-Mart Stores Inc. | Overwrap | 8/9/2016 | 8/19/2016 | MS, AL, GA, FL, SC, NC, TN, KY, VA, WV, MD |
| Portabella Griller 12.5oz | Wal-Mart Stores Inc. | Overwrap | 8/7/2016 | 8/19/2016 | MS, AL, GA, FL, SC, NC, TN, KY, VA, WV, MD |
| Celery/Onion Dice 6oz | Winn Dixie | Clamshell | 8/9/2016 | 8/17/2016 | LA, MS, AL, GA, FL |
| Creole Mix 6oz | Winn Dixie | Clamshell | 8/9/2016 | 8/19/2016 | LA, MS, AL, GA, FL |
| Fajita Mix 6oz | Winn Dixie | Clamshell | 8/9/2016 | 8/19/2016 | LA, MS, AL, GA, FL |
| Pico De Gallo 8oz | Winn Dixie | Clamshell | 8/8/2016 | 8/17/2016 | LA, MS, AL, GA, FL |
| Tri-Pepper Dice 6oz | Winn Dixie | Clamshell | 8/9/2016 | 8/19/2016 | LA, MS, AL, GA, FL |
| Yellow Onion Dice 6oz | Winn Dixie | Clamshell | 8/9/2016 | 8/17/2016 | LA, MS, AL, GA, FL |
| Mush & Garlic Herb Steak 7.5oz | Winn Dixie | Overwrap | 8/9/2016 | 8/17/2016 | LA, MS, AL, GA, FL |
| Stuffed Mushrooms 7oz | Winn Dixie | Overwrap | 8/8/2016 | 8/17/2016 | LA, MS, AL, GA, FL |
| Tuscan Stuffed Mushrooms 8oz | Winn Dixie | Overwrap | 8/8/2016 | 8/17/2016 | LA, MS, AL, GA, FL |
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