Recall of Illinois Vegetables Expands Due to Serious Illness Risk

There was already a potential problem with many cucumbers widely available in Illinois, but now it's known the risk is greater than previously thought. A previous recall has now been expanded due to a dangerous contamination that now includes even more vegetables.

The Food and Drug Administration just issued a new recall bulletin that expands on a previous one that involved cucumbers available in 13 different states including Illinois. The following brands of vegetable products were available at select Walmart stores in the Land of Lincoln:

• Wiers Farm Bagged Poblano - UPC 073064202581 – 16 oz bag
• Wiers Farm Bagged Cubanelle - UPC 073064201836 – 16 oz bag
• Wiers Farm Bagged Green Beans – UPC 073064200846 – variable weight bag
• Wiers Farm Bagged Salad Cucumber – UPC 073064459619 – 2 lb. bag
• Wiers Farm Bagged Serrano – UPC 073064201829 – 4 oz bag
• Wiers Farm Organic Bell Pepper – UPC 073064201416 – 2 count tray
• Wiers Farm Organic Cucumber – UPC 073064201423 – 2 count tray
• Wiers Farm Organic Yellow Squash – UPC 073064201447 – 2 count tray
• Wiers Farm Organic Zucchini Squash – UPC 073064201430 – 2 count tray

All of these products available in Illinois are being recalled due to a listeria contamination. The severity of listeria depends on the individual it's affecting. The symptoms are fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal issues and can become severe in persons with compromised immune systems and/or the very young and old. For a healthy individual, the symptoms can be mild and the reaction may not be severe.

Check the full FDA alert for more details and potential updates.