If you have a pack of Marketside Celery Sticks in your fridge or freezer, it’s important to check them against the latest FDA recall. A batch of ready-to-eat celery sticks has been recalled because of possible Listeria contamination.
What is Listeria and Why is it Dangerous?
Listeria is a type of bacteria that can cause serious illness, especially for certain groups of people. It can be especially harmful to:
- Elderly people
- Young children
- Pregnant women (Listeria can cause miscarriages or stillbirths)
- People with weakened immune systems
The symptoms of Listeria infection include:
- High fever
- Severe headache
- Stiffness
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
What’s Affected by the Recall?
The recalled celery sticks were produced by Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. under the Marketside brand. These sticks were sold at Walmart stores in Texas. The Best If Used By Date has already passed, but the recall is still in effect in case you froze the celery for later use.
The contamination was discovered during a random sampling by the Georgia Department of Agriculture at a store in Georgia.
Lot Information for the Recall
The recalled lot has the following details:
- Lot Code: P047650 (found on the front of the bag)
- UPC: 6 81131 16151 0
This product is no longer available in stores, but if you have it in your freezer, do not consume it.
What Should You Do If You Have the Product?
If you have Marketside Celery Sticks with the lot code P047650 in your freezer, it is important to either:
- Return it to Walmart for a refund
- Discard it safely
No Reported Illnesses
As of now, no illnesses have been reported due to this recall. Also, this recall only affects Marketside Celery Sticks from Duda Farm Fresh Foods and does not impact any other Marketside or Duda Farm products.