Listeria outbreak prompts Kroger recall of produce, dips sold in 5 states
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.
(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.