Freshway Foods recalls diced butternut squash in 4-pound plastic bags due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected batches have specific lot numbers and best-by dates. Consumers should check their products and take action if needed.
Potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes
Freshway Foods is recalling diced butternut squash in 4-pound plastic bags because of a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination risk. This could cause serious illness, especially for pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable groups. The contamination occurred during production, and the product was packaged in 4-pound plastic bags.
Pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are most at risk from this Listeria contamination. Anyone who purchased the recalled product is affected.
Check for batch numbers 261813, 261919, 261982 and lot numbers 2342289, 2371289, 2402289, 2411289, 2421289, 2431289, 2441289. The product has a best-by date between September 5 and September 16, 2023.
Look for batch numbers 261813, 261919, 261982 and lot numbers 2342289 through 2441289 on the packaging.
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness. Do not eat the recalled product.
Check the batch number on the packaging. Affected products have batch numbers 261813, 261919, 261982 and lot numbers 2342289 through 2441289.
Discard the product immediately if you have the affected batch or lot numbers. Do not use it for cooking or consumption.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Freshway Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1605-2023 — Freshway Foods Freshway Foods Hello, I own a Freshway Foods that is covered by recall F-1605-2023 from Freshway Foods. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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