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. No illnesses have been reported to date, and the FDA and Endico are continuing to investigate the cause.
What is Listeria and what are the symptoms?
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.
What is the product information for the recall?
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”:
- Lot number: 110625
- Production date: June 11, 2025
- Use by date: June 10, 2027
“MIXED VEGETABLES”:
- Lot number: 170625
- Production date: June 17, 2025
- Use by date: June 16, 2027
The lot codes are printed on the side of the bag.
What if I have these products in my freezer?
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.
Consumers with questions may contact the company by phone at 1-800-431-1398.