The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1675-2024·Announced 2024-08-14

Wiers Farm cucumbers recalled for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Wiers Farm is recalling bagged whole salad cucumbers due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products were distributed to 18 states; consumers should not consume them and should return them to the store.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I food recall with Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Per the recall rubric, FDA Class I classification establishes a Severe rating minimum.

Plain-English summary

Wiers Farm Inc is recalling Whole Salad Cucumbers sold in 2-pound plastic bags, 10 bags per carton. A total of 837 cartons have been recalled under FDA recall number F-1675-2024.

The cucumbers may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a pathogenic bacterium that can cause serious illness or death in vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.

The recalled cucumbers were distributed to Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The affected lot numbers are 240605, 240606, 240705, 240706, 240707, 240708, 240709, 240710, 240711, and 240712. Consumers should not consume these cucumbers and should discard them or return them to the store. Anyone concerned about potential exposure should consult a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Wiers Farm - Whole Salad Cucumbers bagged in 2lb plastic bags, 10 bags per carton
Manufacturer
Wiers Farm Inc
Hazard
  • listeria

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (10)

  • Lot No 240605
  • 240606
  • 240705
  • 240706
  • 240707
  • 240708
  • 240709
  • 240710
  • 240711
  • 240712

Distribution

Distributed in 18 states:

  • CT
  • DE
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MO
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • RI
  • TN
  • VA
  • WV