RECALL UPDATE: Guacamole Recall Update as FDA Sets Highest Risk Level
According to News Week, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified several products sold by Supreme Service Solutions LLC in Kroger stores with the highest risk level following concerns of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria Contamination: Serious Health Risks
The products, including guacamole, peppers, and various vegetables, are suspected of being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium can lead to listeriosis, a potentially life-threatening infection. Healthy individuals may experience symptoms such as headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. However, for young children, the elderly, those with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women, the infection can be fatal or lead to miscarriages and stillbirths.
Class 1 Recall: Highest FDA Risk Level
On September 17, the FDA announced that 11 out of 19 recalled products had been classified as Class 1, which is defined as: “a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.” Consumers are advised to discard the affected products immediately.
Product | Product Code | Risk Class* |
---|---|---|
Supreme Guacamole Chunky Mild | 8-50053-68588 | Class I |
Supreme Guacamole Chunky Medium 17 oz | 8-50053-68589 | Class I |
Supreme Pico/Guacamole 16 oz | 8-50054-89443 | Class I |
Supreme Peppers Tri Blend 8 oz | 8-50053-68534 | Class I |
Supreme Jalapenos Diced 7 oz | 8-50053-68536 | Class I |
Supreme Peppers W/Onions 7 oz | 8-50053-68538 | Class I |
Supreme Peppers Snacking 12 oz | 8-50053-68553 | Class I |
Supreme Grilling Veggies 19 oz | 8-50053-68584 | Class I |
Supreme Vegetable Kabobs 27 oz | 8-50053-68585 | Class I |
Supreme Vegetable Bowl 26 oz | 8-60010-50713 | Class I |
Discovery of Contamination
The contamination was discovered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development during routine sampling, prompting Supreme Service Solutions LLC to voluntarily recall 19 products. The vegetables were sold in clear plastic grab-n-go containers at Kroger stores in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio. The products were distributed by Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio.
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No Illnesses or Deaths Reported
As of now, no illnesses or deaths have been linked to the recalled products. The recall was initially announced on July 19, and consumers are encouraged to stay vigilant and not consume the affected items.
Recent Listeria Outbreak: Boar’s Head Deli Meats
This recall follows a separate Listeria outbreak in August, which resulted in nine deaths and 57 hospitalizations across 18 states. The outbreak was connected to Boar’s Head deli meats, including Ready-to-Eat Liverwurst products produced between June 11 and July 17, 2024.
Recalled Products List
The FDA has classified several items from the recall as high risk, including chunky guacamole, pico-guac combo, snacking peppers with onions, tri-blend vegetables, grilling vegetables, kebabs, and vegetable bowls.