Guacamole, salsa recalled in five states over ‘potentially fatal’ illness risk

The Food and Drug Administration announced on its website on Friday, July 26 that guacamole and salsa products sold at Kroger grocery stores are included in a long list of products that have been recalled due to concerns about Listeria contamination.

According to the FDA, Supreme Service Solutions LLC has ordered a voluntary recall of numerous pre-cut vegetable products and dips sold at Kroger grocery stores in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio.

There were no reports of injuries or illnesses, the statement said.

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All of the recalled products were sold in “clear plastic carry containers of various sizes that resemble cut-up produce.”

The recalled products include pre-sliced ​​vegetables: “Butternut Squash Cubes 12 oz,” “Chopped Cilantro 2 oz,” “Chopped Cilantro and White Onion 5 oz,” “Diced Jalapenos 7 oz,” “Diced Pepper Tri-Blend 7 oz,” “Diced Peppers and White Onion 7 oz,” “Hot Fajita Mix 11 oz,” and “Grilled Vegetables 19 oz.”

Guacamole was among a list of products sold at Kroger stores that were recalled due to possible Listeria contamination. (iStock)

Additionally, the dips available are: Pico/Guacamole Combo, Guacamole Chunky Medium 17oz, Guacamole Chunky Mild 17oz, Pico de Gallo Classic Hot 14oz, Pico de Gallo Classic Medium 14oz, Pico de Gallo Classic Mild 14oz, Salsa Medium 16oz, and Salsa Mild 16oz.

The recall also includes Snacking Peppers (12 oz), Vegetable Bowl ($10, 26 oz), and Vegetable Kebab (27 oz).

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All of the recalled products have “best buy” dates between July 9, 2024 and July 26, 2024, according to the FDA.

“The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) discovered the potential contamination through routine sampling,” the FDA said in a statement.

The products were sold in Kroger stores across five states. (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)

The FDA said anyone who may have purchased the recalled product should not consume it and should discard it.

“The products in question have passed their expiration date and should no longer be in circulation, but if consumers have any doubts about any of the products, we ask that they do not consume them but discard them,” they said.

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This is the latest in a series of vegetable recalls due to fears of Listeria contamination. FOX Business previously reported that bagged salads and other pre-cut vegetables were recalled in late July.

The products were sold in 13 states, according to FOX Business.

Pregnant women are particularly at risk for Listeria infection. (iStock/iStock)

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, consuming the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes that may contaminate these products can cause listeriosis.

“An estimated 1,600 people become ill with listeriosis each year, and about 260 die from it,” the CDC said.

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Those most at risk of Listeria infection are “pregnant women and their newborns, people aged 65 years or older, and people with weakened immune systems,” the researchers said.

According to the CDC, Listeria is especially dangerous for pregnant women.

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“Infection during pregnancy leads to fetal death in approximately 20% of cases and neonatal death in approximately 3% of cases,” the researchers said.

The CDC noted that exposure to Listeria in other groups “is unlikely to cause severe illness.”

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The CDC said not all foods are at equal risk of Listeria contamination.

The foods most at risk include sliced ​​deli meats, soft cheeses, raw dairy products and remade deli salads, they said.