Listeria Fears Prompt Recall Of Peppers, Veggies Sold At MI Kroger Stores

MICHIGAN — Some salsa products, vegetable mixes and spices that were sold at Kroger stores across the Midwest, including Michigan, are being recalled due to listeria concerns, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The products include pepper and onion mixes, salsa and pico de Gallo that were sold by JFE Franchising of Houston in plastic clamshell packaging between July 6-19, according to federal officials.

The affected products, which were also sold in Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia and Jay C Food retail stores in Indiana, include:

• SNOWFRUIT Butternut Squash Cubes – UPC 639123880352 – 12oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Chopped Cilantro with White Onion – UPC 639123880062 – 5oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Diced Pepper Tri-Blend – UPC 639123880024 – 8oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Diced Pepper w/ White Onion – UPC 639123880048 – 7oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Fajita Mix, Hot – UPC 639123880406 – 11oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Fajita Mix, Mild – UPC 639123880390 – 11oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Guacamole & Pico de Gallo Combo – UPC 639123880574 – 16oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Guacamole Chunky Medium – UPC 639123880161 – 14oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Guacamole Chunky Mild – UPC 639123880154 – 14oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Pico de Gallo Classic Hot – UPC 639123880116 – 14oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Pico de Gallo Classic Medium – UPC 639123880093 – 14oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Pico de Gallo Classic Mild – UPC 639123880109 – 14oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Salsa Medium – UPC 639123880185 – 16oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Salsa Mild – UPC 639123880178 – 16oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Snacking Peppers – UPC 639123880260 – 12oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Diced Jalapeno – UPC 639123880031 – 7oz Container
• SNOWFRUIT Guacamole Blender Mild – UPC 639123880789 – 12oz Container

As of Monday, federal health officials have not reported any illnesses or consumer complaints. Officials urged anyone who bought the affected Snowfruit products to throw them away or return them to where they bought them for a full refund.

The recall is connected to last week's Wiers Farm recall that included several kinds of produce, including cucumbers, green beans, peppers and squash, officials said.

Symptoms of listeriosis usually start within two weeks after eating food contaminated with Listeria. They can start as early as the same day or as late as 10 weeks later, the FDA said. Mild symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, nausea, tiredness, vomiting, and diarrhea. More severe symptoms can include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.

Listeria will most likely sicken pregnant people, newborns, adults who are 65 or older, and those with weakened immune systems.