Various Veggies Sold In Rhode Island Recalled For Listeria Potential

RHODE ISLAND — Wiers Farm has recalled certain produce products sold in Rhode Island, including poblano, bagged green beans, salad cucumbers, organic bell peppers, organic cucumbers, organic yellow squashes, and organic zucchini squashes, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) said Wednesday.

RIDOH officials said the recall affects produce packed between July 5 and 12, because they may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. The products were sold at Save-A-Lot in Rhode Island, according to state health officials. A full list of products and retail stores is available online.

There have been no illnesses or consumer complaints reported as of Wednesday, health officials said

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems, the department said. Healthy people who are infected may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. However, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Anyone who has eaten these recalled products and has symptoms of listeriosis should call their health care provider.

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