Some Frozen Vegetables Voluntarily Recalled Over Listeria Concerns
The products were sold in stores nationwide.
— -- A limited quantity of frozen peas and mixed vegetables are being voluntarily recalled by the National Frozen Food Corporation over fears they could be contaminated with listeria.
Frozen peas and mixed vegetables with the name "Not-Ready-To-Eat" were distributed between Sept. 2, 2015 and June 2, 2016. The National Frozen Foods Corporation detected possible contamination during a sample test, the company said in a statement on Friday. No one has been reported sick as a result of listeria contamination, according to the company.
A full list of the products affected by the recall can be found here. Consumers are recommended to check the date codes on their items and return them for a full refund.
Listeria is a bacteria that can sicken people who consume it through food. It usually causes fever, headache, nausea and diarrhea. In people with compromised immune systems, such as the elderly or those under the age of 5, the bacteria can cause dangerous and sometimes fatal infections. Pregnant women who contract the infection are at risk of miscarriage and stillbirth.
