Wiers Farm, Inc Issues a Voluntary Recall on Whole and Salad Cucumbers Due to Possible Contamination with Listeria
July 17, 2024 | 2 min to read
Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, OH, is recalling certain whole cucumbers and bagged salad cucumbers due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The products, sourced from out of state with pack dates of June 5 and 6, 2024, were handled by Wiers Farm. No illnesses have been reported, and consumers should discard any questionable products. The company emphasizes its commitment to health and food safety and is working with the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
Willard, OH — Out of an abundance of caution, Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, OH, is voluntarily recalling a limited number of whole cucumbers with a pack date of June 5, 2024 and bagged salad cucumbers with a pack date of June 5, 2024 and June 6, 2024 due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
This product was not grown or harvested by Wiers Farm. It was sourced from out of state, then handled and distributed by Wiers Farm. Wiers Farm Inc. is coordinating closely with regulatory officials in connection with the recall.
The potential contamination was discovered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) through routine sampling.
Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria that can cause listeriosis. Symptoms vary depending on the severity of the illness and symptoms may last from days to several weeks. Consumers who have consumed the affected product and are experiencing symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal issues should seek medical attention. For more information about Listeria monocytogenes, consumers can visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.
There have been no illnesses or consumer complaints reported to date.
Product Details
Product Name: Whole Cucumbers
Size: 1.5-2.5 inch diameter, 6-9 inch length
Product Name: Wiers Farm 2 lb bagged Salad Cucumber
Packaging: clear bag with blue base
Distribution: Select Walmart stores in MI, IN and OH
Consumers should discard product. The product 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. For any questions or concerns, consumers may contact us at (419) 933-2161 or email us at customercare@wiersfarm.com.
“Wiers Farm operates to the highest standards of health and food safety. We have taken immediate steps to address this isolated incident and we are collaborating closely with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) to ensure a swift resolution.”