In collaboration with Wiers Farm, Inc. and RS Hanline Co Inc. shouts ALDI Inc. (“ALDI”) jalapenos, green peppers and green beans from Freshire Farms return. The affected product from Wiers Farm, Inc. and RS Hanline Co. Inc. is being recalled due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected product was sold in select ALDI stores in Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell putrid, but it can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten recalled products and developed symptoms of a Listeria infection should seek medical attention and tell their doctor about the possible exposure to Listeria.
Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms in the coming weeks, as it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.
Symptoms of a Listeria infection may include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headaches, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are needed to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other diseases.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children and people such as cancer patients with weakened immune systems are at particular risk of serious illness, life-threatening infections, other complications and death. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to preterm labor, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
Recalled products:
Jalapeño
- Package Description – 8 oz. bag
- UPC code – 4099100087680
Green pepper
- Package Description – 16 oz. (3-pack) bag
- UPC code – 4099100087598
Green beans
- Package Description – 16 oz. bag
- UPC code – 4099100087826
If customers have any products affected by this recall, they are advised to throw them away immediately or return them to their local store for a full refund.
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