Walmart and Aldi Issue Vegetable Recall Due to Listeria Concerns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced an expanded recall of certain vegetables from Ohio-based Wiers Farm Inc. due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This decision follows an investigation prompted by reports from the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The recall affects various produce items, and both Walmart and Aldi have taken steps to inform their customers about the potential health risks associated with these products. Walmart has updated its website to include details of the recall, providing a link to the official announcement from Wiers Farm and the FDA. In a parallel move, Aldi issued its own recall notice, specifically targeting customers in Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia who may have purchased Freshire Farms jalapeños, green peppers, and green beans. The recalled items include several varieties of bagged vegetables, each identified by specific UPC codes. The FDA has indicated that the affected produce was sold at select Walmart locations across 15 states, including Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Consumers who have purchased these items are advised to check their products against the recall list. Health officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warn that Listeria can lead to severe illness if the bacteria spread beyond the gastrointestinal tract. Customers are urged to discard any recalled vegetables to avoid potential health risks.