The Produce Connection Zuchini Noodles Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk
The Produce Connection recalls Zuchini noodles with potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check UPCs and discard affected products to avoid foodborne illness.
Lower-risk recall
Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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What happened, in plain English
The Produce Connection is recalling Zuchini noodles that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious foodborne illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/18760-the-produce-connection-zuchini-noodles-recall-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/18760-the-produce-connection-zuchini-noodles-recall-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1960-2018
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“The Produce Connection Zuchini Noodles Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/18760-the-produce-connection-zuchini-noodles-recall-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-1960-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1960-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious foodborne illness. It grows in refrigerated conditions and can be present in ready-to-eat foods like noodles. This contamination risk is higher for vulnerable populations.
Who’s affected
Pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk from Listeria contamination. Most consumers are less likely to be affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the following UPCs: 8 54340 00700 3 (PICK brand) and 0 36406 30488 6 (Whole Foods). All lots within the expiry date are affected.
- Brand
The Produce Connection- Product
Zuchini noodles packaged under the following brands - the PICK, NET WT 16 OZ, UPC: 8 54340 00700 3; Whole Foods, UPC: 0- Category
Food
All 3 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 was directly distributed to the following states: MA, MD, NY
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| F-1959-2018 | Summer squash noodles packaged under the following brands - the PICK UPC: 8 54340 00706 5; All lots within expiry. |
| F-1960-2018 | Zuchini noodles packaged under the following brands - the PICK, NET WT 16 OZ, UPC: 8 54340 00700 3; Whole Foods, UPC: 0 36406 30488 6; All lots within expiry. |
| F-1961-2018 | Zuchini and summer squash mixed noodles packaged under the following brands - the PICK, 16 OZ., UPC8 54340 00707 2; All lots within expiry. |
What to do — step by step
Check Product UPC
Look for the UPC codes 8 54340 00700 3 or 0 36406 30488 6 on the packaging.
Discard Affected Products
Discard any Zuchini noodles with the listed UPCs to avoid potential Listeria contamination.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 3 states.
FDA distribution: “Product was directly distributed to the following states: MA, MD, NY” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Maryland, Massachusetts, New York.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 52 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA classified it Class II
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-1960-2018 (August 6, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1960-2018 to see it in context.
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