Produce Sold at Some Indiana Walmart Stores Recalled

A recall has been issued for produce sold at some Walmart stores in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, after it was discovered that the products may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 

Symptoms of Listeria Infection

Symptoms can include diarrhea and vomiting, as well as fever, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, dizziness, and even seizures in more severe cases. Mild intestinal symptoms will usually occur within 24 hours of eating food contaminated by Listeria. Those symptoms usually resolve within 1-3 days.

Those Most at Risk of Serious Illness

Those over age 65 and people who are pregnant are most at risk. The CDC says that nearly 1 in 20 non-pregnant people suffering from what the CDC calls "invasive illness" caused by Listeria will become so severely ill that they will die. In pregnant women, "invasive illness," when Listeria has spread from the intestines to other parts of the body, "usually" causes a loss of pregnancy or life-threatening illness of the newborn.

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According to a press release from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Wiers Farm, located in Ohio has issued a voluntary recall of both whole cucumbers and bagged salad cucumbers due to possible Listeria contamination. In the release, they say the cucumbers were not grown at Wiers Farm, but were handled and distributed from their facility to Walmart stores in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.

Product Details

Product Name: Whole Cucumbers
Size: 1.5-2.5 inch diameter, 6-9 inch length

Product Name: Wiers Farm 2 lb bagged Salad Cucumber
Packaging: clear bag with blue base

If you have any of the affected produce, you should discard it immediately. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact Wiers Farm by phone at (419) 933-2161 or by emailing customercare@wiersfarm.com.

[Source: FDA.gov]