Here’s what you need to know:
- Recall Issued: November 5th and is ongoing
- Announced by: FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
- Company Name: Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC
- Product Involved: Pero Family Farms Squash Sliced Zucchini & Yellow Squash
- Cause of Recall: Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
- Packaging: Microwavable plastic trays, four per carton
- UPC code: 874896009764
We have all the details, wanna know more? Keep reading!
What happened?
Yet another Listeria scare! According to the FDA, this past November 5th, Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC issued a recall for certain Pero Family Farms Squash Sliced Zucchini & Yellow Squash. Why? The products might be contaminated with Listeria. The recalled products were distributed in Florida, Missouri, Illinois, and Virginia.
Brand | Product | Size | UPC Code | Best by Date | Issue | Picture |
Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC | Pero Family Farms Squash Sliced Zucchini & Yellow Squash | Net Wt. 11oz (311g) Plastic Tray, 4 trays per carton, Microwavable Tray, Keep Refrigerated | 874896009764 | 10/28/2024 | Possible Listeria |  |
What caused the issue?
The problem here is Listeria monocytogenes, a sneaky bacteria that could be lurking in your zucchini and yellow squash. While Listeria doesn’t affect the food’s look or smell, it can lead to severe foodborne illness called listeriosis, which is particularly dangerous for certain groups. Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses. Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, other complications and death. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth. Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. So far, no victims have been confirmed.
Here’s what you should do
If you have purchased the product, take action! Here’s how:
- Check the label:
UPC code: 874896009764
Best by date: 10/28/2024
Lot number: 346918 - Identify the product:
Pero Family Farms Squash Sliced Zucchini & Yellow Squash Net Wt. 11oz (311g) Plastic Tray, 4 trays per carton, Microwavable Tray, Keep Refrigerated - What to do with the product:
Retailers and consumers should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product - Contact info:
For any questions you can contact Pero Family Farms Food Company, LLC at 561-498-5771 ext. 2107 from (8 am-5pm M-F EST).
Behind the brand
Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC has been around since 1908, bringing fresh veggies to your table. Today Pero Family Farms, is a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Pero Family Farms has expanded to include over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. However, this is not their first rodeo with recalls: They’ve had previous encounters with this bacteria for products like the Butternut Squash Tray. This recall is a reminder that no one is immune to a potential food safety issue — even veggies can go rogue!
Ensuring safe eats!
The industry needs to stay vigilant when it comes to food safety. If companies don’t quickly respond to potential contamination threats, they risk not only their reputation but also public health. A recall like this can affect consumer confidence and cause retailers to hesitate in carrying certain products. For the public, it’s a wake-up call about just how quickly foodborne pathogens can spread — and how crucial it is to keep those pesky bacteria out of your meal prep. That’s why we all need to read labels carefully, dispose of affected products responsibly, and be cautious with food safety.
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