Frozen vegetables recalled over Listeria fears: Toss these bags of peas and carrots right now

"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting the public via its recall website to be on the lookout for bags of frozen vegetables, due to possible contamination from Listeria. New York-based Endico Potatoes is voluntarily recalling peas and carrots and mixed vegetables sold between July 18 and August 4 in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, Florida, and Washington, D.C. The company ceased distribution of the product after sampling by the state of Pennsylvania revealed the presence of the bacteria."

"Listeria monocytogenes is a type of disease-causing bacteria that is generally transmitted when food is harvested, processed, prepared, packed, transported, or stored in manufacturing or production environments contaminated with the bacteria, according to the FDA. Infection can lead to severe symptoms such as fever, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, poses a particular risk to vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. In pregnant women, it can cause miscarriages and stillbirths."

"The product was packed in frozen 2.5-lb clear plastic bags under the Endico label. Details for the affected products are as follows: "PEAS AND CARROTS": "MIXED VEGETABLES": The lot codes are printed on the side of the bag. Consumers who have purchased Endico brand peas and carrots or mixed vegetables with these lot codes are urged to not consume the products and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund."

The Food and Drug Administration alerted consumers to watch for frozen vegetable bags because of potential Listeria contamination. New York-based Endico Potatoes is voluntarily recalling 2.5-lb Endico-brand peas and carrots and mixed vegetables sold between July 18 and August 4 in several states and Washington, D.C. Distribution stopped after Pennsylvania sampling detected Listeria monocytogenes, and no illnesses have been reported so far. Listeria can cause fever, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and poses heightened risk for pregnant people, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals, including miscarriage or stillbirth. Consumers should not consume affected products and should return them for a full refund or call 1-800-431-1398 for questions.

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