Curly Mustard recalled after testing finds Listeria

Baker Farms is recalling certain Baker Farms Curly Mustard because of Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

On Nov. 29, 2024, the firm was notified by the Texas Department of State Health Services that the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. 

The product was packed on Nov. 4, 2024, and distributed between Nov. 5-9, 2024.

The product was packaged in clear plastic bags and sold to distribution centers in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas.

As of the posting of this recall, no illnesses have been reported to date.

About Listeria infections

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled products and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure. Specific tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.

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. 

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.

Recalled product:

Baker Farms Curly Mustard

• Size – 16 oz
• UPC – 8 13098 02018 4
• Production Code – bak144-6806
• Best By – 11-21-2024

The Best by Date and Production Code is located on the front of each package. No other bagged greens are included in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume the product but to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or they may discard the product.

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Source: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2024/12/curly-mustard-recalled-after-testing-finds-listeria/