Guacamole and pico de gallo sold in the deli section of Lunds and Byerlys stores have been recalled for Listeria. Metro Produce Distributors of Minneapolis issued the guacamole recall on August 2, 2024, after detecting Listeria in a finished product during routine sampling. Consumers who have purchased this product should check recall information carefully as Listeria can cause severe illness and death. Among pregnant women, Listeria can cause miscarriage and stillbirth.
Metro Produce Distributors has ceased production and distribution while the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conduct an investigation.
The recall includes the following Lunds and Byerlys brand products with a “use by” date of August 2, 2024:
- Fresh Guacamole, 14 oz
- Fresh Smokin’ Guacamole, 10 oz
- Fresh Spicy Guacamole, 10 oz
- Pico de Gallo/Guacamole Tray, 18 oz
- Deli Guacamole, 56 oz
Symptoms of a Listeria Infection
Symptoms of a Listeria infection usually appear within 24 hours of exposure. But sometimes it can take as long as 70 days for them to develop. They include:
- Severe headache
- Stiff neck, other muscle aches
- Nausea, abdominal cramps or diarrhea
- Loss of balance, confusion, or convulsions
- Flu-like symptoms in pregnant women
Among pregnant women, Listeria infections can cause premature delivery of an infected newborn, miscarriage, or stillbirth even if the expectant mother experiences only mild flu-like symptoms. At the time of the recall, the company stated it was unaware of any illnesses.