Once Upon a Farm PBC, based in Berkeley, CA, is recalling its Organic Plant-Rich Meal, Curried Carrots & Beans, because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that the recall started on May 17, 2024, and is still in effect.
The affected products were distributed in Tennessee, Georgia, Louisiana, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, New Jersey, and Texas.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections even if the food does not look or smell spoiled. Anyone who has consumed the recalled products and developed symptoms should seek medical help and inform their doctors about the potential Listeria exposure.
People who have eaten the recalled food should watch for symptoms over the next several weeks, as listeriosis can take up to 70 days to develop. Symptoms of Listeria infection include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Diagnosing Listeria requires specific lab tests as it can mimic other illnesses.
Those most at risk include pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and individuals with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients. For pregnant women, Listeria infection can result in mild, flu-like symptoms but may lead to severe outcomes like premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or stillbirth.
The recalled product details are as follows:
- Product: Once Upon a Farm Organic Plant-Rich Meal, Curried Carrots & Beans
- Packaging: 3.5 oz, single serving flexible pouches
- Distribution: Frozen and Not-Ready-To-Eat
- Quantity: 95 units
- Best By Date: 4/17/2025
- UPC: 81000351838
Consumers are advised not to use this product. Recalled products should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
