Wegmans Recalls 4 Cauliflower Products Over E.coli Concerns

Wegmans is recalling four products that contain cauliflower due to concerns over E.coli. The recalled products were sold in the produce department between Dec. 7 and 18, according to the FDA.

The recalled products were distributed to 98 Wegmans stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Virginia and Massachusetts.

More Produce Linked To E.coli Outbreak

The Wegmans recall comes as a California farm linked to a nationwide outbreak of E.coli on romaine lettuce announced additional concerns that more vegetables, including cauliflower, could be impacted. The recall is "out of an abundance of caution" because it could be tainted with E. coli bacteria, the company said in a news release. The farm stressed that none of the recalled products has yet tested positive for the bacteria and no one has reported falling ill.

The recalled products (with use-by dates of Dec. 11 through Dec. 22) include:

• Wegmans Cauliflower Rice, 1 lb. pkg. UPC #25313500000
• Wegmans Cauliflower Rice, 8 oz. pkg. UPC #25307200000
• Wegmans Stir Fry Blend (with cauliflower), 1 lb. pkg. UPC #25335800000
• Wegmans Veggie (cauliflower) Rice Blend (sold by the pound), UPC #253162000000

There have been no reports of illnesses due to the Wegmans products as of Wednesday night, according to the FDA.

Escherichia coli, abbreviated as E. coli, is a bacteria found in the environment, foods and intestines of people and animals, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most strains are harmless, but some can cause people to fall ill and experience diarrhea, urinary tract infections, respiratory illness, pneumonia and more.

The recall was initiated by Produce Packaging, Inc. based in Cleveland, OH, which supplies these products to Wegmans and notified Wegmans that the product may have been contaminated.

Wegmans customers with a Shoppers Club card were notified through an automated telephone call.

Customers who purchased the recalled products can return them to the service desk for a full refund. If you have questions, call 1-855-934-3663 during regular business hours.

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