Marketside, Wild Harvest, and 4Earth Farms Vegetable Medleys Recalled for E. coli

Summary

4 Earth Farms (formerly Mcl Fresh Inc) is recalling 6,036 cases of various vegetable medleys, stir fry mixes, broccoli slaw, and organic carrots sold under the Marketside, Wild Harvest, and 4Earth Farms brands. These products were sold through Walmart and UNFI-supplied retailers in multiple states. The recall was issued because the vegetables may be contaminated with E. coli O121:H19, though no illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers should check their refrigerators for these products and return them for a refund or throw them away.

Risk

The products may be contaminated with E. coli O121:H19, a bacterium that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting. In some cases, infection can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure that can be life-threatening.

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