Two Companies Recall Butternut Squash Products Due to Listeria

Pero Family Farms Food Company, LLC of Delray Florida and Lancaster Foods LLC of Jessup MD are recalling Butternut Squash products due to Listeria.  There is no information on how the Listeria presence was detected.  The two recalls are probably related, but there isn't any further information on how.  The Pero Family Farm recall notice does state that the butternut squash was purchased through a distributor Race West Company, of Clarks Summit, PA.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pero-family-farms-food-co-issues-voluntary-recall-due-possible-health-risk
Pero Family Farms Food Co. Issues Voluntary Recall Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  January 15, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  January 19, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  Pero Family Farms Food Company, LLC
Brand Name:  Pero Family Farms
Product Description:  Butternut squash cubes, chunks, and spirals.

Company Announcement

Pero Family Farms Food Company, LLC has initiated a voluntary product recall of its Butternut Squash Trays because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Below is a product listing of the affected butternut products:

Run No.  Item's Name:  USE BY DATE
1222496F  12oz Pero Family Farms Veggie Butternut Squash Tray  1/15/2021  
1222496F  10oz Pero Family Farms Butternut Spirals Tray  1/15/2021
1222496F  13oz Pero Family Farms Cubed Butternut Tray  1/13/2021
1222496F  9.5oz Pero Family Farms Butternut Veggie Spirals Tray  1/13/2021
1222496F  4/5lbs Butternut Chunk Bag  1/13/2021
1222496F  2/5lbs Butternut Chunk Bag  1/13/2021
Run No.  Item's Name:  USE BY DATE
1222747F  Pero Family Farms 12oz Prep Veggie Butternut Squash Tray  1/16/2021
1222747F  Pero Family Farms 10oz Butternut Spirals Tray  1/16/2021
1222747F  Pero Family Farms 13oz Cubed Butternut Tray  1/14/2021
1222747F  Pero Family Farms 9.5oz Butternut Veggie Spirals Tray  1/14/2021
Run No.  Item's Name:  USE BY DATE
1222831F  Pero Family Farms 10oz Butternut Spirals Tray  1/17/2021
1222831F  Pero Family Farms 13oz Cubed Butternut Tray  1/15/2021
1222831F  Pero Family Farms 9.5oz Butternut Spirals Tray  1/15/2021
1222831F  Pero Family Farms 5lb Butternut Chunk Bag  1/15/2021
Run No.  Item's Name:  USE BY DATE
1222851F  Pero Family Farms 10oz Butternut Spirals Tray  1/18/2021
1222851F  Pero Family Farms 13oz Cubed Butternut Tray  1/16/2021
1222851F  Pero Family Farms 9.5oz Butternut Spirals Tray  1/16/2021
Run No.  Item's Name:  USE BY DATE
1222959F  Pero Family Farms 12oz Prep Veggie Butternut Squash Tray  1/19/2021
1222959F  Pero Family Farms 10oz Butternut Spirals Tray  1/19/2021
1222959F  Pero Family Farms 13oz Cubed Butternut Tray  1/17/2021
1222959F  Pero Family Farms 9.5oz Butternut Spirals Tray  1/17/2021
Run No.  Item's Name:  USE BY DATE
1223108F  Pero Family Farms 10oz Butternut Spirals Tray  1/20/2021
1223108F  Pero Family Farms 13oz Cubed Butternut Tray  1/18/2021
1223108F  Pero Family Farms 9.5oz Butternut Spirals Tray  1/18/2021
1223108F  Pero Family Farms 5lb Butternut Chunk Bag  1/18/2021
Run No.  Item's Name:  USE BY DATE
1223145F  Pero Family Farms 10oz Butternut Spirals Tray  1/21/2021
1223145F  Pero Family Farms 13oz Cubed Butternut Tray  1/19/2021
1223145F  Pero Family Farms 9.5oz Butternut Spirals Tray  1/19/2021
Run No.  Item's Name:  USE BY DATE
1223223F  Pero Family Farms 12oz Veggie Butternut Squash Tray  1/22/2021
1223223F  Pero Family Farms 10oz Butternut Spirals Tray  1/22/2021
1223223F  Pero Family Farms 13oz Cubed Butternut Tray  1/20/2021
1223223F  Pero Family Farms 9.5oz Butternut Spirals Tray  1/20/2021
1223198F  Pero Family Farms 5lb Butternut Chunk Bag  1/20/2021
This product was processed by Pero Family Farms Food Company, LLC and distributed under the Pero Family Farms Label in Louisiana, Florida, Texas, New York, Maine, Georgia, Ohio, Virginia, Alabama, Virginia and Missouri. It is packaged in a flexible clear plastic containers with labeling on the top and bottom of the container or in a clear plastic bag. The product run number code and use by date can be found on the front bottom right hand corner of the tray package or on the package. These items were distributed from January 2, 2021- January 11, 2021 and were distributed to wholesalers and retail food stores.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue. This voluntary recall was the result of notification of possible Listeria contamination from Race West Company, a supplier of butternut squash to Pero Family Farms. Pero Family Farms Food Company, LLC has temporarily halted production of these items as all parties continue their investigation into this issue. Consumers who may have purchased this product are urged to return the product back to the place of purchase for a full refund or discard this product.

Should you have any further questions regarding the contents of this communication, please contact Pero Family Farms Food Company, LLC at 561-498-5771 ext. 2107 from (8 am-5pm M-F EST) and ask to speak with Nick Bergstrom.

We thank you for your prompt cooperation in this important matter.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lancaster-foods-recalls-all-conventional-butternut-squash-items-were-processed-between-dates-122220
Lancaster Foods Recalls All Conventional Butternut Squash Items That Were Processed between the Dates of 12/22/20 and 01/08/21 Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  January 19, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  January 19, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  Lancaster Foods, LLC
Brand Name:  Lancaster Foods
Product Description:  Butternut squash noodles, planks, chunks and butternut squash containing medleys and blends

Company Announcement

Lancaster Foods LLC has initiated a voluntary product recall of its processed butternut squash items because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recalled items were distributed in NC, VA, DC, MD, PN, NY, NJ, CT, RI, MA, NH, and VT mainly through retail stores.

The products noted:

16 oz Autumn Medley - UPC 8 13055 01115 6; with the expiration dates of 01/05/21, 01/07/21, and 01/09/21 noted on the bottom scan label. The brand name is Lancaster Foods and the package is a clear plastic tamper-evident clamshell.

12 oz Butternut Squash Noodles - UPC 8 13055 01749 3; with the expiration date of 01/10/21 noted on the bottom scan label. The brand name is Lancaster Foods and the package is a clear plastic tamperevident clamshell.

12 oz Butternut Squash Noodles - UPC 8 13055 01864 3; with the expiration dates of 01/05/21, 01/08/21, 01/10/21, 01/11/21, 01/12/21, 01/15/21, and 01/17/21 noted on the bottom scan label. The brand name is Lancaster Foods and the package is a clear plastic tamper-evident clamshell.

12 oz Butternut Squash Noodles - UPC 6 88267 17259 5; with the expiration dates of 01/08/21, 01/10/21, 01/12/21, 01/13/21, 01/14/21, 01/15/21, and 01/17/21 noted on the bottom scan label. The brand name is Store Brand and the package is a clear plastic tamper-evident clamshell.

21 oz Butternut Squash Planks - UPC 8 13055 01272 6; with the expiration dates of 01/02/21, 01/08/21, 01/12/21, 01/15/21, and 01/17/21 noted on the bottom scan label. The brand name is Lancaster Foods and the package is a clear plastic tamper-evident clamshell.

20 oz Squash Noodle Medley - UPC 8 13055 01836 0; with the expiration dates of 01/05/21, 01/08/21, 01/13/21, 01/14/21, and 01/16/21 noted on the bottom scan label. The brand name is Lancaster Foods and the package is a clear plastic tamper-evident clamshell.

20 oz Squash Noodle Medley - UPC 6 88267 18585 4; with the expiration dates of 01/03/21, 01/08/21, 01/11/21, 01/17/21, 01/18/21, and 01/19/21 noted on the bottom scan label. The brand name is Store Brand and the package is a clear plastic tamper-evident clamshell.

2.5# Butternut Squash Chunks - UPC 8 13055 01596 3; with the expiration dates of 01/04/21, 01/12/21, 01/15/21, and 01/18/21 noted on the bottom scan label. The brand name is Lancaster Foods and the package is a clear plastic tamper-evident clamshell.

20 oz Butternut Squash Chunks - UPC 8 13055 01150 7; with the expiration dates of 01/05/21, 01/08/21, 01/09/21, 01/13/21, and 01/16/21 noted on the bottom scan label. The brand name is Lancaster Foods and the package is a clear plastic tamper-evident clamshell.

24 oz Butternut Squash Chunks - UPC 8 13055 01300 6; with the expiration dates of 01/12/21, 01/13/21, 01/15/21 noted on the bottom scan label. The brand name is Lancaster Foods and the package is a clear plastic tamper-evident clamshell.

12 oz Butternut Squash Chunks - UPC 8 13055 01391 4; with the expiration dates of 01/04/21, 01/05/21, 01/07/21, 01/11/21, 01/12/21, 01/15/21, 01/17/21, and 01/20/21 noted on the bottom scan labels. The brand name is Lancaster Foods and the package is a clear plastic tamper-evident clamshell.

15 oz Veggie Rice Blend - UPC 8 13055 01014 2; with the expiration dates of 01/07/21 and 01/09/21 noted on the bottom scan labels. The brand name is Lancaster Foods and the package is a stand-up steam pouch with 'grab & steam' printed on the header.

Out of an abundance of caution, Lancaster Foods has temporarily halted production of these items as the FDA and the company investigate the source of the issue. Consumers who have purchased units noted above are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-410-799-0010, extension 1530. The hours are from 0800 to 1700 in the Eastern time zone on the days of Monday through Sunday. Voicemails received after hours will be returned the next day.