Frozen Veggie Recall: 2 Products Test Positive For Listeria—Check Your Freezer Now
The FDA recently announced a recall of two frozen vegetable mixes, after the products tested positive for a harmful pathogen
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- Two frozen vegetable mixes were just recalled over potential Listeria contamination.
- The products, sold under the brand Endico, were distributed in six states and Washington, D.C.
- If you have any of the recalled items in your freezer, toss or return them right away.
Two frozen vegetable products are under recall in six states and Washington, D.C., the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday.
The recalled products, from the brand Endico, tested positive for Listeria, bacteria that can cause serious and potentially life-threatening foodborne illnesses.
Check your freezer for these two products, and if you've purchased them, discard them immediately.
Which Frozen Veggies Are Recalled?
The recall impacts two products produced by Endico Potatoes Inc.: frozen peas and carrots, and frozen mixed vegetables.
The Endico brand peas and carrots mix can be identified by the following:
- Size: 2.5-pound bag
- Lot code: 110625
- Production date: June 11, 2025
- Use-by date: June 10, 2027
For the Endico mixed vegetables, look for:
- Size: 2.5-pound bag
- Lot code: 170625
- Production date: June 17, 2025
- Use-by date: June 16, 2027
Which States Are Affected
The recalled products were distributed between July 18 and Aug. 4 in Washington, D.C. and six states:
- New York
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Connecticut
- Maryland
- Florida
Why Were the Frozen Vegetables Recalled?
The recalled frozen veggie mixes may contain Listeria, per the FDA. The two frozen vegetable mixes were tested at one of Endico's distributor sites, and the results came back positive for the bacteria.
In healthy adults, Listeria may cause short-term symptoms including:
- High fever
- Severe headache
- Stiffness
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
But in certain populations—such as young children, pregnant people, the elderly, and the immunocompromised—Listeria can cause serious or even fatal infections. In fact, it is one of the leading causes of death from foodborne illness.
To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection to these two recalled frozen vegetable mixes.
What You Should Do
Check your freezer to see if you may have purchased either of the recalled Endico frozen vegetable mixes. If you have the products, do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to the store for a full refund.
If you have already consumed the affected frozen vegetables, monitor for common signs of Listeria, which usually start within two weeks of eating contaminated food. Talk to a healthcare provider if your symptoms become severe or do not go away after a few days.
Julia Landwehr
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