Endico Frozen Peas & Carrots and Mixed Vegetables Recall: What You Need to Know
A brand-new recall of frozen vegetables has affected households across multiple states. Endico Potatoes Inc. has pulled two widely-distributed products, 2.5-pound bags of frozen peas and carrots and mixed vegetables. Sampling at a Pennsylvania distributor uncovered the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, prompting immediate action. Though no illnesses have been reported so far, health officials urge consumers to treat the situation seriously.
What Was Recalled and Where
The recall affects two specific products sold under the Endico label:
- Frozen peas and carrots, lot number 110625, produced on June 11, 2025, with a “use by” date of June 10, 2027
- Frozen mixed vegetables, lot number 170625, produced on June 17, 2025, with a “use by” date of June 16, 2027
Packaging features 2.5-pound clear plastic bags with green and red Endico branding. Distribution occurred between July 18 and August 4, 2025, through local distributors serving New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Florida.
Why This Matters
Listeria monocytogenes poses significant health risks, especially for young children, pregnant individuals, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Infections can cause high fever, severe headache, muscle stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Pregnant individuals face additional risks including miscarriage or stillbirth, and invasive infections can be fatal if untreated.
The bacteria can survive in refrigerated or frozen environments, making the detection in frozen vegetables particularly concerning. Frozen items often preserve pathogens rather than kill them.
What Prompted the Recall
Pennsylvania health authorities conducted routine sampling at a distributor and detected Listeria monocytogenes in Endico’s frozen veggies. The finding triggered an immediate response from Endico, who voluntarily ceased distribution and began coordinating with the U.S. FDA in a joint investigation.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who purchased Endico brand peas and carrots or mixed vegetables of the specified lot codes should stop consumption immediately. Options include:
- Discarding the products in a sealed bag
- Returning them to the place of purchase for a full refund
- Contacting Endico directly at 1-800-431-1398 with any questions
It is also important to thoroughly clean surfaces, utensils, freezer areas, and containers that may have come into contact with the recalled items to prevent cross-contamination.
Steps to Take if You Feel Ill
Consult a healthcare provider promptly if symptoms from Listeria develop, especially gastrointestinal signs (fever, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhea) or flu-like symptoms in higher-risk individuals. Early medical intervention can prevent severe or invasive forms of listeriosis.
Looking Ahead
This recall highlights the ongoing threat Listeria poses, even in frozen and processed foods considered low risk. The resilience of this organism in cold environments increases its risk of passing through food chains unnoticed. Endico’s quick recall reflects proactive food safety response, yet this incident reinforces the need for vigilance in frozen food monitoring.
Final Note
Endico’s recall of peas and carrots and mixed vegetables affected households in seven states. Detection of Listeria monocytogenes in these frozen products, although not yet linked to illness, underscores the seriousness of Listeria contamination. Consumers should check their freezers, discontinue use of affected products, and stay alert to symptoms. Effective food safety depends on awareness, timely action, and preventive practices. Never assume frozen foods are risk-free.
