Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc., based in Oxnard, California, is voluntarily recalling a single lot of washed and ready-to-eat Marketside Celery Sticks due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria). Listeria is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems.
Background
The potential presence of Listeria contamination was discovered by the Georgia Department of Agriculture during random testing at a retail store in Georgia. One of several samples tested positive for Listeria.
Distribution
The product was distributed to a select number of Walmart stores in Alabama, California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Product Details
- Product – Marketside Celery Sticks
- Size – 4 count 4 inch x 1.6 oz bundles
- Packaging – Clear plastic bag
- UPC Code – 6 81131 16151 0
- Best if Used by Date – 3/23/2025
- Lot Code – P047650
Consumer Action
The recalled product is no longer on sale in stores but may still be in consumer’s refrigerators or freezers.
As with all food recalls, consumers are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected product even if it looks or smells safe to eat.
Anyone in possession of the recalled product is requested to not sell, serve, donate, or distribute them.
The affected product should be disposed of immediately.
Consumers should thoroughly sanitize any surface or utensils that have come into contact with the recalled products.
Consumers with additional questions or concerns can contact the company at [email protected].
Health Risks
There have been no reported cases of illness or injuries in connection with the consumption of the recalled products.
Listeriosis, the infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes, is particularly dangerous for certain vulnerable populations. Pregnant individuals, people aged 65 or older, and those with weakened immune systems are at highest risk. Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions, sometimes preceded by gastrointestinal symptoms. In pregnant individuals, listeriosis can lead to miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery, or life-threatening infections in newborns.
Anyone experiencing symptoms of Listeriosis should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
Commenting on this article, the nation’s leading Listeria lawyer said, “Because a Listeria infection has the potential to be extremely dangerous, I strongly advise any consumer with the recalled product to throw it out right away and disinfect any surface or substance that it may have contacted.”
