If you ate these vegetables on Thanksgiving, call your doctor

Question

The title might seem a bit exaggerated, but helps people understand a serious problem that can be very dangerous.

Gracie's Kitchens in Connecticut is recalling all ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable products made between November 4 and 13, 2024, due to possible Listeria contamination. Listeria　can cause serious illness, especially in young children, the elderly, and people with weak immune systems. Pregnant women are also at risk. 

The recalled products were sold in Connecticut and New York under the brands Gracie’s Kitchens, King Kullen, and Wild By Nature. Consumers are advised to throw away these products or return them to the store for a refund. 

Comments

This is great to being raising awareness about! You utilized a reliable source as well. " New York and Connecticut are affected, including batches of cauliflower florets, broccoli, watermelon spears, cups of mango, and trays of pre-prepared fruit. All the foods went out of date before Thanksgiving, but it is possible that some customers froze them and then thawed them for the holiday". I love how the author considered the possibility of people freezing the contaminated produce.

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This is a great claim and we appreciate you bringing awareness to this important issue. It's crucial to stay informed about potential health risks, especially when it comes to something as essential as the food we consume. Topics like these help keep people safe by alerting them to potential dangers, such as Listeria contamination, which can have serious consequences for vulnerable groups like young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. Thank you for helping to spread this vital information and encourage consumers to be cautious with what they eat. I also personally have looked into this myself and have been monitoring this issue closely. Great Job!