Safeway Fresh Foods LLC

Recall #F-0295-2024 · Initiated 2023-09-15

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

Safeway Fresh Foods is recalling 32-ounce packages of Sunnyside Farms diced organic butternut squash because the product may be contaminated with E. coli O45, a harmful bacteria. The affected product was only sold at Costco locations in Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this product could be at risk, particularly children, elderly individuals, and people with weakened immune systems who are more vulnerable to serious illness from E. coli.

What to do

If you bought this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to Costco for a refund. Contact your doctor if you've eaten this squash and experience symptoms like stomach cramps, diarrhea, or vomiting within the next few days.

Product

Sunnyside Farms, diced Organic Butternut Squash , 32-oz. , plastic tray, 6 trays per case, Perishable Keep Refrigerated .

Reason for recall

Safeway Fresh Foods of Vineland, NJ, is recalling its 32-oz. Diced Organic Butternut Squash product as it has the potential to be contaminated with Escherichia coli O45. The 32-oz. diced Butternut was distributed only to Costco in the following states, Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virgnia.

Quantity affected

240 cases / 1440 units

Distribution

The product was distributed to the following states, Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virgnia

Lot / code info

Costco Item # 20522 UPC 040232244124

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone

Terminated

2023-10-19