WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Conroe, Texas-based Country Fresh LLC., is recalling 30,000 cases of various fresh-cut vegetable products, due to a potential contamination of Listeria.
The contamination was discovered during a routine sample taken at a retail store by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, which revealed the finished product tested positive for the bacteria. The company has ceased distribution of the affected product as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Country Fresh continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.
'We are treating this incident very seriously because we want to ensure that our customers are provided with only the safest, most wholesome, and high-quality products available,' said Max Payen, Country Fresh's Director of Food Safety.
The affected product were distributed in nine states and eight retailers, including Walmart, Publix, and Winn Dixie stores.
The product bears 'BEST IF USED BY' dates between August 7, 2016 through August 19, 2016 and is packed in either a clear plastic container or in Styrofoam trays overwrapped with clear plastic film.
No illnesses have been confirmed by public health authorities.
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