Recall Alert: Widespread Listeria Recall

CHICAGO - May 26, 2016 - PRLog -- Listeriosis, a serious infection typically caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, is an important public health problem in the United States. The disease primarily affects older adults, pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems. However, rarely, persons without these risk factors can also be affected.

Examples of major brands that have been affected include:
•    Harris Teeter Frozen Organic Corn and Harris Teeter Frozen Mixed Vegetables: US/North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Delaware, Florida and the District of Columbia
•    Corn Relish Salad, Texas Caviar Salad, Mediterranean 3 Bean Salad, and Chipotle Quinoa Salad: US/Distributed in eight states including California, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin
•    Cut Green Beans and Green Peas, including Kroger, Pictsweet, Trader Joe's, Hy-Vee, VIP, Tai Pei, Natural Directions, and More + Uncle Bucks brand Sweet & Salty Trail Mix: (US/Nationwide)
•    Organic by Nature brand frozen Sweet Peas: Canada/AB, BC, MB, SK
•    Frozen Organic Butternut Squash, Frozen Organic Vegetable Medley Canada/AB, BC, MB, SK

For a list of all foods possibly affected, visit: http://www.stopfoodborneillness.org/

The investigation of this Listeria contamination is ongoing. If you have been affected by this outbreak or have had other issues with a foodborne illness, STOP Foodborne Illness wants to hear your story. Contact Stanley Rutledge at: srutledge@stopfoodborneillness.org or by phone at 773-269-6555 x 7.

To stay up to date on the latest recalls and other news, follow STOP Foodborne Illness' newsroom at https://www.newsline360.com/stopfoodborneillness.

About STOP Foodborne Illness
STOP Foodborne Illness (STOP) is a national, nonprofit, public health organization dedicated to preventing illness and death from foodborne pathogens. STOP achieves its mission by advocating for sound public policies, building public awareness and assisting those impacted by foodborne illness.www.stopfoodborneillness.org.