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The FDA is recalling bagged green beans and butternut squash after investigators found listeria contamination. Walmarts in multiple states sold the contaminated products in its stores. Now, thousands of unaware consumers could become gravely ill.

About Listeria

Green Bean ListeriaListeria infection is a foodborne bacterial illness that can be very serious for pregnant women and people with impaired immune systems. Improperly processed deli meats and unpasteurized milk products breed the bacteria. Plus, it can survive refrigeration and even freezing. However, it is rare for healthy people to get a listeria infection, but the disease can be fatal to unborn babies and newborns.

Squash and Green Bean Listeria Outbreak

After a routine test of food contact surfaces tested positive for listeria, Southern Specialties Inc. of Pompano Beach, Florida is voluntarily recalled select bags of Walmart’s Marketside brand green beans and butternut squash. The company shipped the recalled product to one retail distribution center on February 17th. However, multiple states received the contaminated produce including stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Recalled Products

BrandProduct DescriptionUPCBest if Used By dateLot codes on bag
MarketsideBagged Green Beans, 32oz. (2 LB) 907g681131457385MAR-9-201983931-123 or 83939-124
MarketsideBagged Green Beans, 12 oz. (340g)681131328869MAR-8-201983928-628 or 83932-123
MarketsideBagged Butternut Squash, 16oz. (1 LB) 454g681131122351MAR-6-201983940-319 or 83940-139

Listeria Symptoms

When a person is infected and develops symptoms of Listeria infection, the resulting illness is called listeriosis.
Symptoms of the infection include:

  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Severe headache
  • Muscle aches
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea

HeadacheA few days after eating contaminated food, symptoms could begin. However, it may take as long as 30 days or more before the first signs and symptoms of infection begin.
If the listeria infection spreads to your nervous system, signs, and symptoms include:

  • Headache
  • Stiff neck
  • Confusion or changes in alertness
  • Loss of balance
  • Convulsions

Help after a Listeria Infection

When you experience side effects from severe food poisoning, it can have devastating effects on your entire life. A verdict or settlement could also provide compensation for your injuries and damages. The Michael Brady Lynch Firm is currently accepting Listeria infection injury cases in all 50 states. Therefore, if you or somebody you know was injured by an outbreak of Listeria poisoning, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation.

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