Walmart stores had two specific salad kits recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination: the Marketside Southwest Chopped Kit and the Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Kit.
Details of the Walmart Salad Recall
Ready Pac Foods, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of several salad kits, including two products specifically distributed by Walmart, due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may only suffer short-term symptoms like high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, Listeria infection can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The specific salad kits recalled from Walmart are detailed below:
| Product Name | Size | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| Marketside Southwest Chopped Kit | 10.3 oz | 681131305129 |
| Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Kit | 9.8 oz | 681131305440 |
Consumer Action
Consumers who have purchased these specific Marketside salad kits from Walmart should not consume them. It is advised to either dispose of the product immediately or return it to the point of purchase for a full refund.
For more comprehensive information regarding this recall, including details on other recalled products not sold at Walmart, please refer to the official recall announcement from the FDA.
