Fruit and vegetable products sold in New York grocery stores have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week.
Connecticut-based Gracie’s Kitchens issued a recall on Nov. 28 of all of the company’s fruit and vegetable products manufactured at their facility between Nov. 4-13 after sampling indicated listeria had been found in the environment. No illnesses have been reported to date.
The company did not immediately respond to the USA TODAY Network’s request for comment.
Here’s what to know.
Which products have been recalled
Gracie’s Kitchens, Inc. issued a recall on Nov. 28 for ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable products sold at grocery stores in Connecticut and New York due to a potential listeria contamination.
While the sell-by dates on the affected products’ labels have all been passed and the products are no longer being sold, they could still be in your freezer. The table below created by USA TODAY lists all of the affected products under the Gracie’s Kitchens brand, including their UPCs, pack sizes and packaging, and sell by dates.
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The chart below created by USA TODAY lists all of the affected products under the King Kullen brand, including their UPCs, pack sizes and packaging, and sell by dates.
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The chart below created by USA TODAY lists all of the affected products under the Wild by Nature brand, including their UPCs, pack sizes and packaging, and sell by dates.
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What to do if you’ve purchased the recalled products
You should throw away the recalled products or return them to the store you purchased them from for a refund. If you have any questions, you can contact the company by calling 203-773-0795 Monday-Friday between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or email [email protected].
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What symptoms you should look out for
Listeria symptoms can vary but the bacteria is most likely to sicken people who are pregnant and newborns, adults aged 65 and older and people with weakened immune systems, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Symptoms can include fever, flu-like symptoms, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, seizures, diarrhea and vomiting.
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People who are not pregnant usually have a fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. They may also get a headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or seizures.
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Pregnant people usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. However, listeria can cause pregnancy loss or premature birth and cause serious illness or death in newborns.
Symptoms of severe illness usually start 1-4 weeks after eating listeria-contaminated food but could start as early as the same day or as late as 70 days after, according to the CDC.
Contributing: USA TODAY
Emily Barnes reports on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network’s New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Fruit, vegetable products in NY recalled for listeria risk. See list
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