Endico is recalling bags of peas and carrots and bags of mixed vegetables due to potential listeria contamination.
Recalled products will have codes on the side that will match the recalled products.

Endico Potatoes of Mount Vernon, New York, recalled frozen vegetables because of potential contamination by Listeria, according to the company.

Listeria monocytogenes is "an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems," the recall announcement posted to the Food and Drug Administration's website stated.

Bags of frozen peas and carrots, as well as bags of mixed vegetables sold under the Endico brand, are being recalled after testing conducted by Pennsylvania at a distributor revealed the presence of the bacteria, according to the recall notice. No illnesses related to the recall have been reported.

Since the products tested positive for the bacteria, distribution has ceased. The FDA and Endico are investigating the cause of the contamination.

What is being recalled?

The following products, sold under the Edico brand, are being recalled according to the FDA:

  • Peas and carrots
    • Lot-110625
    • Production date- June 11, 2025
    • Use by date- June 10, 2027
  • Mixed vegetables
    • Lot- 170625
    • production date- June 17, 2025
    • Use by date- June 16, 2027

Check codes are printed on the side of the bag to see whether they match the recalled products.

What states were the frozen vegetables sold in?

The vegetables were sold in the following areas:

  • Conneticut
  • Florida
  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • Pennsylvania
  • Maryland
  • Washington, DC

When were the frozen vegetables sold?

Local distributors sold the products from July 18 to Aug. 4 as stated in the notice.

What should you do if you purchased the recalled products?

Anyone who has purchased the recalled products is asked not to consume them and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Those with questions can call the company at 1-800-431-1398.

Symptoms related to Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria is especially harmful to people whose immune system is weakened or not fully developed but can also impact healthy individuals.

People may experience the following symptoms if they've been infected with Listeria, according to the recall notice:

  • High fever
  • Severe headache
  • Stiffness
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea

Who is most at risk for Listeria?

An infection can also cause a miscarriage and stillbirths in pregnant people.

The following groups are most at risk if they contract a listeria infection:

  • Pregnant women and their unborn/newborn babies
  • Adults over 65 years old
  • People with weakened immune systems, such as transplant patients or people with illnesses like HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes or autoimmune diseases

Reporting a possible infection

Those who believe Listeria has infected them and would like to report a complaint or foodborne illness caused by the bacteria can call the FDA Main Emergency Number at 888-SAFEFOOD (888-723-3366) or report through the FDA Safety Reporting Portal online.

Those who would like to report an event can also complete an electronic Voluntary MedWatch form online or mail a paper Voluntary MedWatch form to the FDA.

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