Cubanelle Peppers from Wiers Farm Recalled for Listeria Contamination
Wiers Farm is recalling specific lots of cubanelle peppers due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products were distributed across 18 states.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification for Listeria monocytogenes contamination meets the Critical severity criterion defined in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Wiers Farm Inc is recalling specific lots of Cubanelle peppers packaged in 16-ounce plastic bags, sold in 10-bag cases. The affected product lots are: 240705, 240706, 240707, 240708, 240709, 240710, 240711, and 240712. A total of 269 cases were distributed.
The peppers have been identified as potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness.
The affected products were distributed to retailers in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. Return them to the place of purchase or discard them. If you have consumed this product and experience symptoms consistent with Listeria infection—such as fever, muscle aches, and headache—contact your healthcare provider immediately.
The recalled product
- Product
- Wiers Farm - Cubanelle packaged in 16oz plastic bag - 10 bags in a case
- Manufacturer
- Wiers Farm Inc
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- 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 (8)
- Lot No 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
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