Squash product recalled because of potential Listeria contamination
Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC is recalling certain Pero Family Farms Squash Sliced Zucchini & Yellow Squash because the products are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. According to the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Nov. 5, 2024, and is ongoing. The recalled products were distributed in Florida, Missouri, Illinois
Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC is recalling certain Pero Family Farms Squash Sliced Zucchini & Yellow Squash because the products are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
According to the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Nov. 5, 2024, and is ongoing.
The recalled products were distributed in Florida, Missouri, Illinois and Virginia.
About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled products and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure. Specific tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.
Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.
Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, other complications and death. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
Recalled products:
Pero Family Farms Squash Sliced Zucchini & Yellow Squash,
- Net Wt. 11oz (311g) Plastic Tray, 4 trays per carton, Microwavable Tray, Keep Refrigerated.
- UPC 874896009764
- Product Quantity: 3149 cases
- Lot # 346918
- Expiration Date: 10/28/2024
Retailers and consumers should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.
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