Massive Grocery Store Vegetable Recall in New York

New York residents who purchased fresh produce at Walmart and Aldi stores should be aware of a recent major recall due to potential listeria contamination.

The FDA recently announced that Wiers Farm Inc. has expanded its voluntary recall of certain produce items sold at select stores in Ohio, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.

The recall was made out of an abundance of caution, as no illnesses have been reported. The produce involved in this expanded recall was packed between July 5-12.

Sold at Walmart Stores in New York:

• 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 New York:

• Freshire Farms Bagged Green Beans – 16 oz bag
• Freshire Farms Bagged Jalapenos – 8 oz bag

Sold in Bulk at Walmart Stores in New York:

• Cucumber – whole
• Green Bell Pepper
• Pickling Cucumber

Consumers who have purchased any of the affected products should discard them immediately, as listeria can cause serious or sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Listeria can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Any customer who has consumed the affected products and are experiencing symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal issues should seek medical attention.

Questions and concerns should be directed to Wiers Farm Inc. at 419-933-2161.