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Monday, July 29, 2024

Additional Recall Notices Issued Due to Purchasing of Recalled Produce with Potential Listeria

In light of the the Listeria-related recall associated with product from Ohio-based Weirs Farms, other food companies and distributors are issuing recalls.
  • Supreme Service Solutions LLC. (dba Supreme Produce) is assisting in a Kroger Store recall for items purchased from Weirs Farm Inc. (purchased from Kroger Stores)
  • ALDI Inc., (“ALDI”) is recalling Freshire Farms jalapenos, green peppers and green beans
  • JFE Franchising, Inc. of Houston, TX, is recalling a limited number of products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Announcements for each are listed below.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/supreme-service-solutions-llc-voluntarily-recalls-supreme-vegetable-products-because-possible-health
Supreme Service Solutions LLC Voluntarily Recalls Supreme Vegetable Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 26, 2024
FDA Publish Date: July 26, 2024
Product Type: Food & Beverages Produce
Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: Supreme Service Solutions LLC
Brand Name: Supreme Produce
Product Description: Vegetable products

Company Announcement
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 26, 2024
FDA Publish Date: July 26, 2024
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Company Name: Supreme Service Solutions LLC.
Brand Name: (Kroger) Supreme Produce

Company Announcement

Summary of Recall: Supreme Service Solutions LLC. (dba Supreme Produce) is assisting in a Kroger Store recall for items purchased from Weirs Farm Inc. (purchased from Kroger Stores) due to possible contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes.

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.

Recalled produce was distributed in Kroger retail stores located in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio.
Products are packaged in clear-plastic grab-n-go containers of various sizes with the appearance of cut produce. Retail packaged items:
Product Name Barcode UPC Best By Date
Pico/Guac Combo 850054894434 7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
Butternut Squash Cubes 12 oz 850053685552 7/10/2024 to 7/25/2024
Chopped Cilantro 2 oz 850053685446 7/9/2024 to 7/24/2024
Chopped Cilantro W/ White Onions 5 oz 850053685422 7/9/2024 to 7/24/2024
Diced Jalapeno 7 oz 850053685361 7/9/2024 to 7/24/2024
Diced Pepper Tri-Blend 7 oz 850053685347 7/9/2024 to 7/24/2024
Diced Pepper W/ White Onions 7 oz 850053685385 7/9/2024 to 7/24/2024
Fajita Mix Hot 11 oz 850053685781 7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
Grilling Vegetables 19 oz 850053685842 7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
Guacamole Chunky Medium 17 oz 850053685897 7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
Guacamole Chunky Mild 17 oz 850053685880 7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
Pico De Gallo Classic Hot 14 oz 850053685965 7/12/2024 to 7/27/2024
Pico De Gallo Classic Medium 14 oz 850053685958 7/12/2024 to 7/27/2024
Pico De Gallo Classic Mild 14 oz 850053685941 7/12/2024 to 7/27/2024
Salsa Medium 16 oz 850053685989 7/13/2024 to 7/28/2024
Salsa Mild 16 oz 850053685972 7/13/2024 to 7/28/2024
Snacking Peppers 12 oz 850053685538 7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
Vegetable Bowl $10 26 oz 860010507131 7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
Vegetable Kabob 27 oz 850053685859 7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
*Note: Address line will be specific to store of purchase.

The potential contamination was discovered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) through routine sampling.

There have been no illnesses or consumer complaints reported to date.

What You Should Do: Consumers should not consume and discard the product. The product(s) involved is past its shelf life and should already be out of distribution, but if consumers have any product they question, do not consume it, but rather discard it.
Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their Physician.
Asking Questions?
Contact the Kroger Customer Support Line: 1-800-576-4377
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri, 7am – Midnight EST
Sat-Sun, 7am – 9:30pm EST

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/association-wiers-farm-inc-and-rs-hanline-co-inc-aldi-recalls-jalapenos-green-peppers-and-green
In Association with Wiers Farm, Inc. and R.S. Hanline Co Inc., ALDI Recalls Jalapenos, Green Peppers and Green Beans Due to a Potential Listeria Monocytogenes ContaminationSummary
Company Announcement Date: July 22, 2024
FDA Publish Date:July 26, 2024
Product Type: Food & Beverages Produce
Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: ALDI
Brand Name: Freshire Farms
Product Description:  Jalapenos, Green Peppers, Green Beans

Company Announcement
Batavia, Ill. (July 22, 2024) – In cooperation with Wiers Farm, Inc. and R.S. Hanline Co Inc. and out of an abundance of caution, ALDI Inc., (“ALDI”) recalls Freshire Farms jalapenos, green peppers and green beans. The affected product from Wiers Farm, Inc. and R.S. Hanline Co Inc is recalled due to a potential listeria monocytogenes contamination. The full product details include:
Product Name: Package Description UPC Code
Jalapeno 8 oz. bag 4099100087680
Green Pepper 16 oz. (3 pack) bag 4099100087598
Green Beans 16 oz. bag 4099100087826

The affected product was sold at select ALDI stores in Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

ALDI puts the safety and integrity of the products it sells first. If customers have products affected by this recall, they are advised to discard it immediately or return it to their local store for a full refund.

For any customers impacted by this recall or who would like additional information, contact R.S. Hanline Co Inc. by calling 1-888-484-4834 Monday- Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

ALDI sincerely regrets the inconvenience and concern caused as a result of this recall.  In Association with Wiers Farm, Inc. and R.S. Hanline Co Inc., ALDI Recalls Jalapenos, Green Peppers and Green Beans Due to a Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jfe-franchising-inc-recalls-limited-number-products-because-possible-health-risk
JFE Franchising, Inc. Recalls A Limited Number of Products Because Of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  July 25, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  July 26, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  JFE Franchising, Inc.
Brand Name:  Snowfruit
Product Description:  Variety of vegetables and pepper mixes

Company Announcement

Houston, TX (July 25, 2024) – JFE Franchising, Inc. of Houston, TX, is recalling a limited number of products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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. There have been no illnesses or consumer complaints reported to date.

This recall is in connection to a previous recall released by Wiers Farm, Inc. dated July 22, 2024. Products involved in this recall were packed between July 6-19, 2024.

All items were sold in plastic clam-shell containers and sold at select Kroger retail stores in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia & Jay C Food retail stores in Indiana:
SNOWFRUIT Butternut Squash Cubes – UPC 639123880352 – 12oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Chopped Cilantro with White Onion – UPC 639123880062 – 5oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Diced Pepper Tri-Blend – UPC 639123880024 – 8oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Diced Pepper w/ White Onion – UPC 639123880048 – 7oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Fajita Mix, Hot – UPC 639123880406 – 11oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Fajita Mix, Mild – UPC 639123880390 – 11oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Guacamole & Pico de Gallo Combo – UPC 639123880574 – 16oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Guacamole Chunky Medium – UPC 639123880161 – 14oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Guacamole Chunky Mild – UPC 639123880154 – 14oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Pico de Gallo Classic Hot – UPC 639123880116 – 14oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Pico de Gallo Classic Medium – UPC 639123880093 – 14oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Pico de Gallo Classic Mild – UPC 639123880109 – 14oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Salsa Medium – UPC 639123880185 – 16oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Salsa Mild – UPC 639123880178 – 16oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Snacking Peppers – UPC 639123880260 – 12oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Diced Jalapeno – UPC 639123880031 – 7oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Guacamole Blender Mild – UPC 639123880789 – 12oz Container
Affected items can be identified by reviewing the product label (exampleExternal Link Disclaimer) for any combination of both an affected SELL BY date AND an affected LOT listed below. A complete list of locations where the affected product was sold is availableExternal Link Disclaimer.
SNOWFRUIT Chopped Cilantro with White Onion - UPC 639123880062 - 5oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Guacamole & Pico de Gallo Combo - UPC 639123880574 - 16oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Guacamole Chunky Medium - UPC 639123880161 - 14oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Guacamole Chunky Mild - UPC 639123880154 - 14oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Pico de Gallo Classic Hot - UPC 639123880116 - 14oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Pico de Gallo Classic Medium - UPC 639123880093 - 14oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Pico de Gallo Classic Mild - UPC 639123880109 - 14oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Salsa Medium - UPC 639123880185 - 16oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Salsa Mild - UPC 639123880178 - 16oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Guacamole Blender Mild - UPC 639123880789 - 12oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Butternut Squash Cubes - UPC 639123880352 - 12oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Diced Pepper Tri-Blend - UPC 639123880024 - 8oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Diced Pepper w/ White Onion - UPC 639123880048 - 7oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Fajita Mix, Hot - UPC 639123880406 - 11oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Fajita Mix, Mild - UPC 639123880390 - 11oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Snacking Peppers - UPC 639123880260 - 12oz Container
SNOWFRUIT Diced Jalapeno - UPC 639123880031 - 7oz Container

Consumers who have purchased affected SNOWFRUIT products are urged to not consume the products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of the products. Consumers with questions may contact the company at hello@snowfruit.com.

JFE Franchising, Inc. is committed to implementing all measures necessary to fully resolve this situation. The safety & wellbeing of the consumer is our top priority.


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