Southern Specialties, Inc recalls Marketside BUTTERNUT SQUASH CUBES 16 OZ (1LB) 454g
Southern Specialties recalls Marketside Butternut Squash Cubes 16oz due to Listeria monocytogenes found in supplier's food contact surface. Products packed on contaminated table were shipped to the company.
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A food contact surface at the firm's supplier facility tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Product packed on this table was shipped to Southern Specialties.
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What happened, in plain English
Southern Specialties is recalling Marketside Buttern: 16oz butternut squash cubes because a supplier's food contact surface tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. This contamination risk could lead to foodborne illness if the product is consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/17707-marketside-butternut-squash-cubes-16oz-recall-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/17707-marketside-butternut-squash-cubes-16oz-recall-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1225-2019
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“Marketside Butternut Squash Cubes 16oz Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/17707-marketside-butternut-squash-cubes-16oz-recall-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-1225-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1225-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious food poisoning. The contamination occurred because a food contact surface at a supplier facility tested positive for this bacteria, and products packed on that table were shipped to Southern Specialties.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Marketside Butternut Squash Cubes 16oz (1lb) from Southern Specialties. Pregnant individuals and young children are at higher risk for listeria infections.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product code 83940-319 or 83940-139 on the Marketside Butternut Squash Cubes 16oz (1lb) packaging. The product was sold by Southern Specialties.
- Brand
Southern Specialties- Category
Food
All 4 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
Domestic distribution only
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1224-2019 | Marketside GREEN BEANS NET WT 12 OZ (340g) and Marketside GREEN BEANS NET WT 32 OZ (2 LB) 907g; 83928-628 / 83932-123 (12 oz.) and 83939-124 / 83931-123 (32 oz.) | 840 cases/4.5 lb per case (12 oz) and 911 cases/8 lb per case (32 oz) |
| F-1225-2019 | Marketside BUTTERNUT SQUASH CUBES 16 OZ (1LB) 454g; 83940-319 / 83940-139 | 360 cases/6 lb per case |
| F-1226-2019 | Sugar Snap Peas 10 LB; 039 30368/039 70368 / 039 10368 / 039 10358 / 039 20358 / 037 30368 | 990 cases/10 lb per case |
| F-1227-2019 | FRENCH BEANS 5LBS and FRENCH BEANS 1 LB; 039 720378 (5 LB) and 039 720378 / 039 890378 (1LB) | 20 cases/5 LB per case and 52 cases/5 LB per case |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Code
Look for the product codes 83940-319 or 83940-139 on the packaging to confirm if the item is recalled.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
The recall is due to a potential Listeria contamination risk. Products with the specified codes should not be consumed until the recall is resolved.
How can I get a refund or replacement?
The official recall notice does not mention refunds or replacements. Contact Southern Specialties directly for assistance.
Who is most at risk from this recall?
Pregnant individuals and young children are at higher risk for listeria infections, but the recall does not specify any specific groups beyond general food safety concerns.
Contact Southern Specialties
We’ve drafted a message you can send Southern Specialties to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1225-2019 — Southern Specialties Southern Specialties Hello, I own a Southern Specialties that is covered by recall F-1225-2019 from Southern Specialties. 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-1225-2019 (February 19, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1225-2019 to see it in context.
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