Hy-Vee Inc. is voluntarily recalling two of its Hy-Vee “Short Cuts” vegetable mix products across its eight-state region after tests showed possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. 

“The potential for contamination was discovered during routine safety sampling at Hy-Vee’s Short Cuts production facility,” according to the recall notice posted on the
Continue Reading Routine testing spurs recall of pre-cut fresh vegetables in multiple states

Multiple vegetable products have been recalled by Russ Davis Wholesale, a fresh produce processor and distributor, because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall comes after ready-to-eat entrees, including some packaged for Quick & Easy and others for amazon go, were the subject of a public alert from the
Continue Reading Russ Davis Wholesale recalls cut vegetables including Quick & Easy, Crazy Fresh brands

A nationwide recall of freshcut vegetables continues to expand with dozens of products and multiple brands now on the list. Products potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes are cole slaw, riced cauliflower, green beans, noodles, kale salads and more.

Some of the products do not expire for 10 days or more,
Continue Reading Dozens more fresh vegetable products recalled because of Listeria monocytogenes risk

Federal officials today confirmed reports out of Wisconsin and Minnesota about Salmonella infections connected to fresh vegetable trays from Del Monte Fresh Produce Inc.

Inspectors from the Food and Drug Administration are onsite at the Del Monte facility in Kankakee, IL, that produced the implicated trays of pre-cut vegetables and
Continue Reading FDA inspectors checking Del Monte facility linked to Salmonella cases

At least 400 people have been infected by Cyclospora parasites in two separate outbreaks associated with vegetable-dip trays from Del Monte and salads from McDonald’s.

There isn’t any evidence to indicate the two multi-state outbreaks are related, according to the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control
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Sawler Gardens Ltd. is recalling its turnip sticks because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The Canadian company shipped the Sawler brand turnip sticks to distributors in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and possibly nationwide according to the recall notice.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) found Listeria contamination during routine
Continue Reading Canadian inspectors find Listeria; Sawler recalls turnip sticks

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Researchers say pre-sliced vegetables are pathogen repositories
Research published this
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logos Club Chef Kroger Fresh SelectionsSnack products with freshcut vegetables and fruit packaged under Club Chef and Kroger’s Fresh Selections brands are being recalled from 15 states because Listeria monocytogenes was found in the Club Chef production facility.

“The recall is being initiated as a precaution because positive test results for the presence of Listeria
Continue Reading Club Chef, Kroger fruit/veggie snacks recalled for Listeria risk