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Metro Produce Distributors Inc. of Minneapolis, Minnesota, is voluntarily recalling all Lunds & Byerlys fresh guacamole products with a use-by date of August 2, 2024, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The fresh guacamole was sold at Lunds & Byerlys grocery stores located throughout the Twin Cities area and St. Cloud. The product was also available in select locations ‘Taco Mas’ food bars from July 27-31. The products are packaged in clear plastic containers.

These products are affected by the recall:

No confirmed illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the company, which revealed that the finished products could potentially contain the bacteria. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the products as they continue their investigation. This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

Consumers who have purchased Lunds & Byerlys fresh guacamole products with a use-by date of August 2, 2024 are urged to destroy the products or return them to any Lunds & Byerlys stores for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Metro Produce at 612-436-3825.

FDA

FDA Publish Date:
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Company Name: Supreme Service Solutions LLC.
Brand Name: (Kroger) Supreme Produce
Company Announcement
Summary of Recall: Supreme Service Solutions LLC. (dba Supreme Produce) is assisting in a Kroger Store recall for items purchased from Weirs Farm Inc. (purchased from Kroger Stores) due to possible contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Recalled produce was distributed in Kroger retail stores located in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio.

Products are packaged in clear-plastic grab-n-go containers of various sizes with the appearance of cut produce. Retail packaged items:

*Note: Address line will be specific to store of purchase.

The potential contamination was discovered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) through routine sampling.

There have been no illnesses or consumer complaints reported to date.

What You Should Do: Consumers should not consume and discard the product. The product(s) involved is past its shelf life and should already be out of distribution, but if consumers have any product they question, do not consume it, but rather discard it.

Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their Physician.

Asking Questions?
Contact the Kroger Customer Support Line: 1-800-576-4377
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri, 7am – Midnight EST
Sat-Sun, 7am – 9:30pm EST

FDA

Houston, TX (July 25, 2024) – JFE Franchising, Inc. of Houston, TX, is recalling a limited number of products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. There have been no illnesses or consumer complaints reported to date.

This recall is in connection to a previous recall released by Wiers Farm, Inc. dated July 22, 2024. Products involved in this recall were packed between July 6-19, 2024.

All items were sold in plastic clam-shell containers and sold at select Kroger retail stores in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia & Jay C Food retail stores in Indiana:

• SNOWFRUIT Butternut Squash Cubes – UPC 639123880352 – 12oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Chopped Cilantro with White Onion – UPC 639123880062 – 5oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Diced Pepper Tri-Blend – UPC 639123880024 – 8oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Diced Pepper w/ White Onion – UPC 639123880048 – 7oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Fajita Mix, Hot – UPC 639123880406 – 11oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Fajita Mix, Mild – UPC 639123880390 – 11oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Guacamole & Pico de Gallo Combo – UPC 639123880574 – 16oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Guacamole Chunky Medium – UPC 639123880161 – 14oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Guacamole Chunky Mild – UPC 639123880154 – 14oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Pico de Gallo Classic Hot – UPC 639123880116 – 14oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Pico de Gallo Classic Medium – UPC 639123880093 – 14oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Pico de Gallo Classic Mild – UPC 639123880109 – 14oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Salsa Medium – UPC 639123880185 – 16oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Salsa Mild – UPC 639123880178 – 16oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Snacking Peppers – UPC 639123880260 – 12oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Diced Jalapeno – UPC 639123880031 – 7oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Guacamole Blender Mild – UPC 639123880789 – 12oz Container

Affected items can be identified by reviewing the product label (exampleExternal Link Disclaimer) for any combination of both an affected SELL BY date AND an affected LOT listed below. A complete list of locations where the affected product was sold is availableExternal Link Disclaimer.

FDA

Additional produce has been added to the original recall as indicated below.

Willard, OH (July 22, 2024) – Out of an abundance of caution, Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, OH, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall to include additional produce because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Wiers Farm Inc., in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), began its investigation in response to original findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDARD). This expansion is in response to that investigation. Products involved in this expanded recall were packed between July 5-12 (2024). Wiers Farm Inc. is committed to implementing all measures necessary to fully resolve this situation.

There have been no illnesses or consumer complaints reported to date.

Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria that can cause listeriosis. Symptoms vary depending on the severity of the illness and symptoms may last from days to several weeks. Consumers who have consumed the affected product and are experiencing symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal issues should seek medical attention. For more information about Listeria monocytogenes, consumers can visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

Link to Original Press Release