Listeria scare triggers voluntary recall of frozen fruits and vegetables

A Listeria scare has triggered a massive voluntary recall of frozen fruits and vegetables across the nation.

The recall includes 382 frozen fruits and vegetables sold under 42 different brand names at stores including Trader Joe’s, Safeway, Walmart (Great Value brand), Costco (Kirkland brand), and others.

The affected foods were produced by CRF Frozen Foods. The full list of the 382 recalled products can be found here.

The list includes broccoli, butternut squash, carrots, cauliflower, corn, edamame, green beans, Italian beans, kale, leeks, lima beans, onions, peas, pepper strips, potatoes, potato medley, root medley, spinach, sweet potatoes, various vegetable medleys, blends, and stir fry packages, blueberries, cherries, cranberries, peaches, raspberries, and strawberries.

Listeria causes high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. It can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, according to the CDC.

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