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Food recall · FDA · Published January 10, 2021

Lancaster Foods LLC recalls Lancaster Squash Planks, 21 Ounces, in a PET Clamshell, UPC 8 13055 01272 6

Lancaster Foods recalls 21-oz Squash Planks with Listeria Monocytogenes contamination. Affected items have specific UPC codes and expiration dates. Consumers should check their products and follow safety steps.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0261-2021FoodLancaster Foods ›
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Recalling firmLancaster Foods LLC7700 Conowingo Ave · Jessup, MD 20794-9473
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What happened, in plain English

Lancaster Foods is recalling 21-ounce Squash Planks that may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected products should be discarded to prevent foodborne illness. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/14935-lancaster-squash-planks-recall-listeria-contamination-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/14935-lancaster-squash-planks-recall-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0261-2021

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“Lancaster Squash Planks Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/14935-lancaster-squash-planks-recall-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0261-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0261-2021%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria Monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause severe food poisoning. It grows in refrigerated conditions and can lead to serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations like pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased Lancaster Squash Planks with the specified UPC codes and expiration dates between January 2021 and January 2021. Pregnant women, newborns, and elderly individuals are at higher risk for severe complications from Listeria.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the UPC 8 13055 01272 6 on the clamshell packaging. Products with expiration dates from January 2, 2021 to January 17, 2021 are affected. The product codes (0359-1008) also indicate the affected items.

  • Brand
    Lancaster Foods
  • Product
    Lancaster Squash Planks, 21 Ounces, in a PET Clamshell, UPC 8 13055 01272 6
  • Category
    Food
FDA recall event · 8 products

All 8 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    Product Distributed in the USA - PA, MD, MA, VA, DE, NC
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
F-0258-2021Lancaster Butternut Squash Noodles 12 oz.(340g); UPC 8 13055 01749 3, 8 13055 01864 3; Lancaster # 3385 , 2700 Expiration date of 01/05/21, 01/08/21, 01/10/21, 01/11/21, 01/12/21, 01/15/21, and 01/17/21 (0359, 0361, 0362, 0363, 0364, 0365, 0366, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008)135 units
F-0259-2021Lancaster Butternut Squash Chunks, 12, 20, 24, 40 Ounces and 2.5 lbs. in a PET Clamshell, 2 per case, 4 per case, 6 per case . UPC: 8 13055 01596 3; 8 13055 01150 7; 8 13055 01300 6; 8 13055 01391 4; Lancaster # 1240, 23264, 97411, 971, 933 Expiration dates of 01/04/21, 01/05/21, 01/07/21, 01/08/21, 01/09/21, 01/11/21, 01/12/21, 01/13/21, 01/15/21, 01/16/21, 01/17/21, 01/18/21, 01/20/21 Code Information : (0359, 0361, 0362, 0363, 0364, 0365, 0366, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008)427 units
F-0260-2021Lancaster Autumn Squash Medley, 16 Ounces, in a PET Clamshell, UPC 8 13055 01115 6; Lancaster # 1196 Expiration dates of 01/05/21, 01/07/21, and 01/09/21 (0359, 0361, 0362, 0363, 0364, 0365, 0366, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008)105 units
F-0261-2021Lancaster Squash Planks, 21 Ounces, in a PET Clamshell, UPC 8 13055 01272 6; Lancaster # 4009 Expiration dates of 01/02/21, 01/08/21, 01/12/21, 01/15/21, and 01/17/21 Code: (0359, 0361, 0362, 0363, 0364, 0365, 0366, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008)226 units
F-0262-2021Lancaster Squash Noodle Medley, 20 Ounces, in a PET Clamshell, UPC 8 13055 01836 0; Lancaster #3283 Expiration dates of 01/05/21, 01/08/21, 01/13/21, 01/14/21, and 01/16/21 Code : (0359, 0361, 0362, 0363, 0364, 0365, 0366, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008)229 units
F-0263-2021Lancaster Veggie Rice Blend, 15 Ounces, in a stand-up steam pouch with 'grab & steam' printed on the header, UPC 8 13055 01014 2; Lancaster #3828 Expiration dates of 01/07/21 and 01/09/21 Code : (0359, 0361, 0362, 0363, 0364, 0365, 0366, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008)33 units
F-0264-2021Own Brands , Butternut Squash Noodles, 12 Ounces, in a PET Clamshell, UPC 6 88267 17259 5; Lancaster #3901, 2235 expiration dates of 01/08/21, 01/10/21, 01/12/21, 01/13/21, 01/14/21, 01/15/21, and 01/17/21 Code : (0359, 0361, 0362, 0363, 0364, 0365, 0366, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008)526 units
F-0265-2021Own Brands , Squash Noodle Medley, 20 Ounces, in a PET Clamshell, UPC 6 88267 18585 4; Lancaster # 2827 Expiration dates of 01/03/21, 01/08/21, 01/11/21, 01/17/21, 01/18/21, and 01/19/21 Code : (0359, 0361, 0362, 0363, 0364, 0365, 0366, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008)1183 units
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Discard Affected Products

    Immediately throw away any Squash Planks with the UPC 8 13055 01272 6 and expiration dates between January 2, 2021 and January 17, 2021.

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Questions people ask

Is Listeria Monocytogenes dangerous?

Yes, Listeria Monocytogenes can cause serious food poisoning, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly.

How do I know if my Squash Planks are affected?

Check for the UPC 8 13055 01272 6 and expiration dates from January 2, 2021 to January 17, 2021. Products with codes 0359-1008 are also affected.

What should I do if I have the affected products?

Discard the products immediately to prevent potential illness from Listeria Monocytogenes.

Take action

Contact Lancaster Foods

We’ve drafted a message you can send Lancaster Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-0261-2021 — Lancaster Foods Lancaster Squash Planks, 21 Ounces, in a PET Clamshell, UPC 8 13055 01272 6

Hello,

I own a Lancaster Squash Planks, 21 Ounces, in a PET Clamshell, UPC 8 13055 01272 6 that is covered by recall F-0261-2021 from Lancaster 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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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0261-2021 (January 10, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0261-2021 to see it in context.
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