New York company recalls frozen vegetables distributed to 6 states

The Endico potatoes from Mount Vernon, NY, recall Endico peas and carrots and mixed vegetables because they have the potential to be contaminated by Listeria Monocytogenes.

The recall is the result of a sampling carried out by the inspectors of Pennsylvania in a distributor who revealed that the finished products were positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. The company has ceased the distribution of the product while the Food and Drug Administration and the Company are continuing their investigation into what caused the problem.

The recalled products were distributed in NY, NJ, PA, CT, MD, FL and the Columbia district through local distributors between July 18 and August 4. It is to be feared that consumers have the vegetables recalled in their freezers because of their long shelf life.

The product was packed in frozen transparent plastic bags of 2.5 pounds under the Enico label. The batch code of the affected product is

• Poles and carrots: lot 110625, production date 6/11/25, use by date 6/10/27
• Mixed vegetables: lot 170625, production date of 06/17/25, use by date on 6/16/27

Lot codes are printed on the side of the bags.

No disease has been reported to date.

Consumers who bought peas and carrots or vegetables mixed in endico with these lot codes are invited not to consume the products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions can contact the company at 800-431-1398.

On Listeria infections

Foods contaminated by Listeria Monocytogenes may not seem, feel or spoil the taste but can always cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. Anyone who has eaten a product recalled and has developed symptoms of Listeria infection should request medical treatment and talk to their doctors of the possible exposure to Listeria.

In addition, anyone who has eaten one of the recalled products should be monitored for symptoms in the coming weeks, as it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for listeriosis symptoms.

Symptoms of Listeria infection may include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle pain, severe headache and stiff neck. Specific laboratory tests are necessary to diagnose Listeria infections, which can imitate other diseases.

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children and people such as cancer patients who weaken immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, fatal infections, other complications and death. Although infected pregnant women can only feel light and pseudo-grapple symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, newborns or even mortinity infection.

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