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Food recall · FDA · Published March 9, 2020

Coastal Sunbelt Produce Co. Inc. recalls Bin Butternut Squash, Bulk, Raw Product in Bins / 4, 5lb packages in each case

Coastal Sunbelt recalls butternut squash from specific lots due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check product codes and take action if affected.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0978-2020FoodCoastal Sunbelt ›
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Recalling firmCoastal Sunbelt Produce Co. Inc.9001 Whiskey Bottom Rd, N/A · Laurel, MD 20723-1356
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What happened, in plain English

Coastal Sunbelt is recalling butternut squash from certain lots because of a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination risk. This could cause serious illness if eaten, so affected consumers should stop using the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/15812-coastal-sunbelt-butternut-squash-recall-listeria-contamination-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/15812-coastal-sunbelt-butternut-squash-recall-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0978-2020

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“Coastal Sunbelt Butternut Squash Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15812-coastal-sunbelt-butternut-squash-recall-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0978-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0978-2020%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause severe infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with compromised immune systems. Contaminated squash could lead to illness if eaten.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased butternut squash from the listed lots (20063-20068) between specific dates. Pregnant individuals and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the lot numbers on the product: 20063, 20064, 20065, 20066, 20067, or 20068. These are the specific lots recalled from Coastal Sunbelt's butternut squash in bins or 4-5lb packages.

  • Brand
    Coastal Sunbelt
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using Product

    Immediately discard any butternut squash with lot numbers 20063 through 20068.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

No, butternut squash with lot numbers 20063-20068 may contain Listeria monocytogenes and should not be consumed.

How can I check if my product is affected?

Look for lot numbers 20063, 20064, 20065, 20066, 20067, or 20068 on the product label.

Who is most at risk from this recall?

Pregnant individuals and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.

Take action

Contact Coastal Sunbelt

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

Subject: Recall F-0978-2020 — Coastal Sunbelt Coastal Sunbelt

Hello,

I own a Coastal Sunbelt that is covered by recall F-0978-2020 from Coastal Sunbelt.

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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0978-2020 (March 9, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0978-2020 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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