Introduction
Walmart is one of the largest retailers in the world, and it recently had to recall a large amount of produce due to a potential health risk. Over 230 Walmart stores across the United States sold this produce, and it is important for consumers to be aware of the recall and to know what to do if they have purchased the recalled items. This article will provide information on the recall, what produce was affected, and what consumers should do if they have purchased the recalled items. It will also provide tips on how to make sure you are eating safe and healthy produce in the future.
Over 230 Walmart Stores Sold This Newly Recalled Produce — Eat This Not That
Walmart has recently recalled a variety of produce items due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects over 230 Walmart stores in the United States, and includes items such as broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts. Customers who have purchased these items should not consume them and should return them to the store for a full refund.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of listeria infection include fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea. If you have any of these symptoms after consuming the recalled produce, seek medical attention immediately.
If you have purchased any of the recalled produce items, it is important to know what to eat instead. Here are some healthy alternatives to the recalled produce:
- Fresh fruits and vegetables, such as apples, oranges, carrots, and celery
- Frozen fruits and vegetables, such as peas, corn, and spinach
- Canned fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, beans, and peas
- Salad greens, such as romaine lettuce, spinach, and kale
It is important to remember that eating healthy is the best way to stay safe and healthy. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is the best way to get the nutrients your body needs. Be sure to wash all produce before eating, and cook all meats and eggs thoroughly.
If you have any questions about the recall, contact Walmart customer service at 1-800-WALMART.
A tossed salad could end up being an unhealthy meal after a consumer advisory warning was recently issued for a produce item sold at Walmart. While many conscientious eaters may mix together grape tomatoes, lettuce, shredded carrots, crumbled feta, and maybe some nuts and dressing – what you’re not expecting in your salad is parasites.
Ocean Mist Farms brand Romaine Hearts lettuce in a 22 oz. package has been recalled at Walmart locations in nine states due to a Cyclospora parasite being found during a routine surveillance sampling. Cyclospora is known to cause cyclosporiasis, a diarrheal disease, which causes watery, and sometimes explosive, diarrhea. While no illnesses have been confirmed, Walmart stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Minnesota carried the potentially infected product. To see a full list of the 230+ stores, click here.
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The parasitic infection may last a few days or weeks. Symptoms include frequent, watery diarrhea, bouts of diarrhea alternating with bouts of constipation, loss of appetite and weight loss, bloating, flatulence and burping, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, muscle aches, fever, and prolonged fatigue in addition to a general feeling of unwellness. Those that have been exposed to the parasite will typically become ill after about a week of eating the contaminated food, with an estimation of 2-14 days before symptoms appear, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
Dehydration due to excessive diarrhea can result from consuming the Cyclospora parasite. Those infected should seek a doctor if they have sunken eyes, dry mouth, or decreased urine output, or prior complications according to the Mayo Clinic. Typically, the parasite is most common for those traveling to developing nations, but it has occasionally been seen in the United States.
For those concerned about having purchased the romaine hearts, coding on the bag would indicate 22RHDM2L, a harvest date of March 10, and be grown in Coachella, CA. If found, it is encouraged to throw the food away, rather than wash the lettuce. Even careful washing of infected produce isn’t enough to eliminate Cyclospora.
Should you ever have a recalled grocery item in your home, the best way to prevent getting sick after removing the item is to clean. Follow These Two Steps to Sanitize Your Kitchen, Expert Says.
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