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Supreme Produce Vegetable products recall: Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes

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Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes

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The hazard: Listeria contamination

Because the organism here is Listeria, the recall is about where the food has been rather than how it looks today. Treat an affected pack as contaminated even if it is sealed and in date.

What the notice says: Listeria monocytogenes , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Why it matters: Listeria monocytogenes is unusual among foodborne bacteria because it keeps growing at refrigerator temperature. A contaminated pack does not become safer for sitting in the cold, and it will look, smell and taste completely normal.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Listeriosis is mild or silent in most healthy adults, but it is serious for pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and anyone whose immune system is suppressed. The CDC describes intestinal illness as diarrhoea and vomiting, and invasive illness as fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions. In pregnancy it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or infection in the newborn even when the parent feels only mildly unwell. Symptoms can start within a day or not appear for weeks, so tell any doctor you see that you ate a recalled product and give them the date.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
July 26, 2024
Risk level
Highest risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Supreme Produce
Product type
Fresh produce
Distribution
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio
Sold at
Kroger
UPC codes
850054894434, 850053685552, 850053685446, 850053685422, 850053685361, 850053685347, 850053685385, 850053685781, 850053685842, 850053685897, 850053685880, 850053685965, 850053685958, 850053685941, 850053685989, 850053685972, 850053685538, 860010507131, 850053685859
Reports of harm
There have been no illnesses or consumer complaints reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Vegetable products

What the company announced

Summary

Company Announcement Date : July 26, 2024

FDA Publish Date:

Product Type: Food & Beverages

Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes .

Company Name: Supreme Service Solutions LLC.

Brand Name: (Kroger) Supreme Produce

Company Announcement

Summary of Recall: Supreme Service Solutions LLC. (dba Supreme Produce) is assisting in a Kroger Store recall for items purchased from Weirs Farm Inc. (purchased from Kroger Stores) due to possible contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes .

Listeria monocytogenes , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Recalled produce was distributed in Kroger retail stores located in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio.

Products are packaged in clear-plastic grab-n-go containers of various sizes with the appearance of cut produce. Retail packaged items:

  • Product Name: Pico/Guac Combo · Barcode UPC: 850054894434 · Best By Date: 7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
  • Product Name: Butternut Squash Cubes 12 oz · Barcode UPC: 850053685552 · Best By Date: 7/10/2024 to 7/25/2024
  • Product Name: Chopped Cilantro 2 oz · Barcode UPC: 850053685446 · Best By Date: 7/9/2024 to 7/24/2024
  • Product Name: Chopped Cilantro W/ White Onions 5 oz · Barcode UPC: 850053685422 · Best By Date: 7/9/2024 to 7/24/2024
  • Product Name: Diced Jalapeno 7 oz · Barcode UPC: 850053685361 · Best By Date: 7/9/2024 to 7/24/2024
  • Product Name: Diced Pepper Tri-Blend 7 oz · Barcode UPC: 850053685347 · Best By Date: 7/9/2024 to 7/24/2024
  • Product Name: Diced Pepper W/ White Onions 7 oz · Barcode UPC: 850053685385 · Best By Date: 7/9/2024 to 7/24/2024
  • Product Name: Fajita Mix Hot 11 oz · Barcode UPC: 850053685781 · Best By Date: 7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
  • Product Name: Grilling Vegetables 19 oz · Barcode UPC: 850053685842 · Best By Date: 7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
  • Product Name: Guacamole Chunky Medium 17 oz · Barcode UPC: 850053685897 · Best By Date: 7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
  • Product Name: Guacamole Chunky Mild 17 oz · Barcode UPC: 850053685880 · Best By Date: 7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
  • Product Name: Pico De Gallo Classic Hot 14 oz · Barcode UPC: 850053685965 · Best By Date: 7/12/2024 to 7/27/2024
  • Product Name: Pico De Gallo Classic Medium 14 oz · Barcode UPC: 850053685958 · Best By Date: 7/12/2024 to 7/27/2024
  • Product Name: Pico De Gallo Classic Mild 14 oz · Barcode UPC: 850053685941 · Best By Date: 7/12/2024 to 7/27/2024
  • Product Name: Salsa Medium 16 oz · Barcode UPC: 850053685989 · Best By Date: 7/13/2024 to 7/28/2024
  • Product Name: Salsa Mild 16 oz · Barcode UPC: 850053685972 · Best By Date: 7/13/2024 to 7/28/2024
  • Product Name: Snacking Peppers 12 oz · Barcode UPC: 850053685538 · Best By Date: 7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
  • Product Name: Vegetable Bowl $10 26 oz · Barcode UPC: 860010507131 · Best By Date: 7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024
  • Product Name: Vegetable Kabob 27 oz · Barcode UPC: 850053685859 · Best By Date: 7/11/2024 to 7/26/2024

*Note: Address line will be specific to store of purchase.

The potential contamination was discovered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) through routine sampling.

There have been no illnesses or consumer complaints reported to date.

What You Should Do: Consumers should not consume and discard the product. The product(s) involved is past its shelf life and should already be out of distribution, but if consumers have any product they question, do not consume it, but rather discard it.

Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their Physician.

Asking Questions?

Contact the Kroger Customer Support Line: 1-800-576-4377

Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri, 7am – Midnight EST

Sat-Sun, 7am – 9:30pm EST

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 35 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 850054894434
  • 850053685552
  • 850053685446
  • 850053685422
  • 850053685361
  • 850053685347
  • 850053685385
  • 850053685781
  • 850053685842
  • 850053685897
  • 850053685880
  • 850053685965
  • 850053685958
  • 850053685941
  • 850053685989
  • 850053685972
  • 850053685538
  • 860010507131
  • 850053685859

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 7/11/2024
  • 7/10/2024
  • 7/9/2024
  • 7/12/2024
  • 7/13/2024

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 12 oz
  • 2 oz
  • 5 oz
  • 7 oz
  • 11 oz
  • 19 oz
  • 17 oz
  • 14 oz
  • 16 oz
  • 26 oz
  • 27 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Listeria

Supreme Produce — Because the organism here is Listeria, the recall is about where the food has been rather than how it looks today. Treat an affected pack as contaminated even if it is sealed and in date.

  1. Do not eat it and do not open a sealed pack to inspect it — opening it only spreads the bacteria around your kitchen.
  2. Photograph the label, the lot code and the date mark before the pack leaves the house — that picture is what a refund claim runs on.
  3. Throw it out in a sealed bag, or return it to the store. Either is accepted; what matters is that nobody else eats it.
  4. Wash and then sanitise anything the food touched: the fridge shelf and drawer, chopping boards, knives, counters and your hands. Listeria colonises cold surfaces and can survive there after the food is gone.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: What You Should Do: Consumers should not consume and discard the product.

Company contact: Supreme Service Solutions LLC — Consumers: Kroger Customer Support Line, 1-800-576-4377

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Supreme Produce fresh produce recalled?

Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes Listeria monocytogenes , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 850054894434, 850053685552, 850053685446; best-by date 7/11/2024 or 7/10/2024. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Do not eat it and do not open a sealed pack to inspect it — opening it only spreads the bacteria around your kitchen.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: What You Should Do: Consumers should not consume and discard the product.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio.

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