48850
United States
Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, OH, is voluntarily recalling a limited number of whole cucumbers with a pack date of June 5, 2024, and bagged salad cucumbers with a pack date of June 5, 2024, and June 6, 2024, due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. These products were distributed in Select Walmart stores in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.
Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria that can cause listeriosis. Symptoms vary depending on the severity of the illness and symptoms may last from days to several weeks. Consumers who have consumed the affected product and are experiencing symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal issues should seek medical attention.
The potential contamination was discovered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) through routine sampling. This product was not grown or harvested by Wiers Farm. It was sourced from out of state, then handled and distributed by Wiers Farm.
- Affected Product Details:
Product Name: Whole Cucumbers
Size: 1.5-2.5 inch diameter, 6-9 inch length Product Name: Wiers Farm 2 lb bagged Salad Cucumber
Packaging: clear bag with blue base
Distribution: Select Walmart stores in MI, IN and OH
The product involved is past its shelf life and should already be out of distribution, but if consumers have any product they question, do not consume it.
In case you are experiencing Listeria monocytogenes symptoms, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Company name: Wiers Farm, Inc.
Brand name: Wiers Farm
Product recalled: whole cucumbers and bagged salad
Reason of the recall: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
FDA Recall date: July 16, 2024
Source:
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wiers-farm-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-whole-and-salad-cucumbers-due-possible-contamination-listeria
