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Guacamole and various vegetable products sold by Supreme Service Solutions LLC at Kroger stores have received the highest risk classification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The cause: concerns about potential contamination by Listeria monocytogenes. Read on to learn about which products were affected.
In July 2024, the FDA issued a recall for 19 products distributed in Kroger stores across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio, primarily due to concerns over potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
This recall included various guacamoles and vegetable mixes, with specific best-by dates ranging from July 9 to July 28. The FDA warned consumers about the serious risks associated with these products but noted that no illnesses had been reported then.
On Sept. 17, 2024, the FDA elevated the recall status of 11 of these 19 products to a Class 1 designation, which is the highest level of risk, meaning there is a "reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
The following items were flagged in this recall:
These products were sold in clear, plastic grab-n-go containers at Kroger locations. If you purchased any of these items, you should check the product labels and discard them if they match.
Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria that can lead tolisteriosis, a serious infection. While healthy individuals might experience mild symptoms like headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, the situation can be much more severe for vulnerable populations.
Young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk, as listeriosis can lead to serious complications, including miscarriages or stillbirths in pregnant women.
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