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If you’ve been gearing up to make a big batch of collard greens this week, you may want to check the production code on your bag. Kroger shoppers in 10 states may need to discard their bagged collards due to possible listeria risk.
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While no reports of collard green-related illnesses have been reported yet, Baker Farms recommends that shoppers throw away or return the produce for a refund. The product was mostly distributed in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee, but the recall also impacts parts of Illinois, Indiana and Missouri.
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Baker Farms launched this recall after officials with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture found a listeria issue during routine product testing. Since the recall announcement, Kroger has removed the remaining affected collards from shelves.
While exposure toListeria monocytogenesmay not be dangerous for young, healthy people, it still carries a risk for many consumers.According to theFood and Drug Administration, listeriosis is more likely to affect younger children, older folks, pregnant people and those with compromised immune systems. Short-term symptoms can include a high fever, severe headache, nausea, stiffness and abdominal pain. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact a health provider, especially if you’ve recently eaten a recalled item.
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If you have questions about the recall, reach out to Kroger’s consumer product information line at 1-800-632-6900. The line is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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