Wiers Farm expands produce recall due to potential Listeria
Out of an abundance of caution, Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio, is expanding its July 12, 2024 recall to include additional produce because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Wiers Farm Inc., in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), began its investigation in response to original findings reported 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.
There have been no illnesses or consumer complaints reported to date.
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. For more information about Listeria monocytogenes, consumers can visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.
Product Details (see distribution list for stores and states)
Sold at select Walmart stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia:
• Wiers Farm Bagged Poblano - UPC 073064202581 – 16 oz bag
• Wiers Farm Bagged Cubanelle - UPC 073064201836 – 16 oz bag
• Wiers Farm Bagged Green Beans – UPC 073064200846 – variable weight bag
• Wiers Farm Bagged Salad Cucumber – UPC 073064459619 – 2 lb. bag
• Wiers Farm Bagged Serrano – UPC 073064201829 – 4 oz bag
• Wiers Farm Organic Bell Pepper – UPC 073064201416 – 2 count tray
• Wiers Farm Organic Cucumber – UPC 073064201423 – 2 count tray
• Wiers Farm Organic Yellow Squash – UPC 073064201447 – 2 count tray
• Wiers Farm Organic Zucchini Squash – UPC 073064201430 – 2 count tray.
Sold at Aldi stores in Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia
• Freshire Farms Bagged Green Beans – 16 oz bag
• Freshire Farms Bagged Jalapenos – 8 oz bag.
BULK RETAIL ITEMS SOLD INDIVIDUALLY OR BY THE POUND
• 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.
Distribution for bulk items sold individually or by the pound:
Connecticut
Walmart, Save-a-Lot
Delaware
Walmart, Save-a-Lot
Illinois
Walmart, Kroger
Indiana
Walmart, Kroger
Kentucky
Walmart, Kroger
Maine
Save-a-Lot
Maryland
Walmart, Save-a-Lot, Shop N Save (cucumber, green bell pepper and pickling cucumber only)
Michigan
Walmart, Kroger, Save-a-Lot
Missouri
Kroger
New Jersey
Walmart, Save-a-Lot
New York
Walmart, Save-a-Lot, Shop N Save (cucumber, green bell pepper and pickling cucumber only)
North Carolina
Save-a-Lot
Ohio
Walmart, Kroger, Save-a-Lot, Shop N Save (cucumber, green bell pepper and pickling cucumber only), Cleveland and Youngstown Foodbanks (mixed vegetable boxes only)
Pennsylvania
- Walmart
- Save-a-Lot
- Shop N Save and Shop N Save Express (cucumber, green bell pepper and pickling cucumber only)
- Shoppers Value Masontown, PA (cucumber only)
- Franklin Foods Inc. Kittanning, PA (cucumber only)
- Grove City Country Market Grove City, PA (green bell pepper and pickling cucumber only)
- Fas Chek Market (cucumber only)
- Foodland (cucumber, green bell pepper and pickling cucumber only)
- Pechin Market Connellsville, PA (green bell pepper only)
- Sherwood Forest Foods Ligonier, PA (green bell pepper only)
- Market Basket Johnstown, PA (pickling cucumber only)
Rhode Island
Save-a-Lot
Tennessee
Kroger
Virginia
Walmart, Save-a-Lot
West Virginia
Walmart, Kroger, Save-a-Lot, Shop N Save and Shop N Save Express (cucumber, green bell pepper and pickling cucumbers only), Foodland (cucumber, green bell pepper and pickling cucumber only), Fas Chek Market (cucumber only).
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