Meijer Recalls Brand Name Produce for Possible Listeria Contamination

In conjunction with the extensive recall by Mann Packing of produce from stores across the United States and Canada, Meijer has now announced a recall of many of its branded produce items. This produce, originally processed and distributed by Mann Packing, may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Meijer thus joins several other grocery retailers who have issued recalls either of branded produce or of food products created in-store from the recalled vegetables. We will continue to update our list of these secondary recalls as they arise.

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) reports that the Meijer recall addresses all of its stores in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The vegetable items affected by the recall were sold between September 27, 2017 and October 20, 2017, packaged either in plastic containers or on foam trays. The recalled food products are as follows: Broccoli Florets, 3 lb (UPC: 0-0-4548-3), Cauliflower Florets, 3 lb (UPC: 0-0-4566-7), Cauliflower Floretts, EDI (UPC: 0-71651-90035-3), Cauliflower Floretts (UPC: 0-71651-90384-2), Broccoli Florets, 1 lb (UPC: 0-72668-20001-6), Markets of Meijer Salad Rotini Mozzarella Medley (UPC: 2-13760-00000-9 or 2-17879-00000-4), Asparagus Spears (UPC: 2-19106-00000-9), Asparagus Spears with Garlic Parmesan (UPC: 2-19489-00000-9), Markets of Meijer Salad Rotini Mozzarella Medley G&G (UPC: 2-19744-00000-3), Store Made Vegetable Tray (UPC: 2-20185-00000-2), Store Made Vegetable Tray w/Dip (UPC: 2-20186-00000-1), Fiesta Tray with Red Pepper Hummus (UPC: 2-20582-00000-1), Brussels Sprouts Slices (UPC: 2-20782-00000-9), Zucchini and Squash Combo (UPC: 2-20785-00000-6), Zucchini Squash (UPC: 2-20786-00000-5), Mixed Pepper Blend (UPC: 2-20787-00000-4), Cauliflower Florets PLU 4566 (UPC: 2-21233-00000-5), Broccoli Florets PLU (UPC: 2-21234-00000-4), Vegetable Party Tray Large (UPC: 2-22077-00000-8 or 2-22099-00000-0 or 7-19283-76412-6), Vegetable Tray with Hummus (UPC: 2-22091-00000-8), Vegetable Party Tray Small (UPC: 2-22097-00000-2 or 7-19283-76392-1), Vegetable Party Tray Medium (UPC: 2-22098-00000-1 or 7-19283-76409-6), Pre-Packaged Broccoli Florets (UPC: 2-29523-00000-1), Pre-Packaged Cauliflower Florets (UPC: 2-29524-00000-0), Pre-Packaged Caul/Broc Florets (UPC: 2-29525-00000-9), Cauli Florets, 3 lb. bag (UPC: 7-08820-24604-1), Cauliflower Floretts, 1 lb. (UPC: 7-16519-00356-1), Broccoli Florets, 3 lb. bag (UPC: 7-16519-01015-6), and Cauliflower Florets (UPC: 7-16519-03849-5 or 7-16519-03871-6),

Listeria is a serious form of food poisoning that poses particular risks for pregnant women, their unborn babies, the elderly, and people with underlying medical conditions. If you have purchased any of these vegetable selections from Meijer, you should either return the product to the store for a refund or else place it in a sealed plastic bag and throw it in the trash. Refrigerators where these vegetables were stored should be wiped down with a bleach solution (1 tsp. bleach per 1 quart of water).