West Des Moines-Based Hy-Vee Recalling Lettuce Possibly Contaminated With Listeria

Some bagged lettuce sold at Hy-Vee stores in West Des Moines may have been contaminated with listeria and is part of a national voluntary recall.

Affected lettuce includes Hy-Vee brand bagged lettuce with best buy dates between May 12 and May 22, of the following varieties:

Cole Slaw, 16oz bag, UPC# 75450-12051
European Blend, 12oz bag, UPC #75450-12049
American Blend, 12oz bag, UPC #75450-12047
Garden Supreme, 12oz bag, UPC #75450-12046
Garden Salad, 16oz bag, UPC #75450-12052
Garden Salad, 48oz bag, UPC #75450-12065
Italian Blend, 10oz bag, UPC #75450-12048
Shredded Lettuce, 8oz bag, UPC #75450-12053
Caesar Salad Kit, 10oz bag, UPC #75450-12050
Chopped Romaine, 10oz bag, UPC #75450-12055
Romaine Garden Blend, 12oz bag, UPC #75450-12058

The lettuce recall is part of a national voluntary recall by River Ranch Fresh Foods, which packages lettuce under the brand names River Ranch, Farm Stand, Hy-Vee, Marketside, Shurfresh, and The Farmer’s Market.

River Ranch told CBS News no illnesses have been reported and CBS said the contamination was discovered during random sampling.

Listeria is generally not a lethal affliction, unless contracted by pregnant women, the very young, or the very old.

In Iowa City, some of the recalled lettuce was served in school lunches.