Baker Farms Recalls Curly Mustard Due to Listeria Contamination

Baker Farms has issued a recall for its Baker Farms Curly Mustard Greens due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium poses a significant health risk, particularly to young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product includes 16-ounce plastic bags of Baker Farms Curly Mustard Greens marked with a Best By date of 11-21-2024, UPC 8 13098 02018 4, and Lot Code bak144-6806. It was packaged on November 4, 2024, and distributed between November 5 and November 9, 2024, to distribution centers in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. The contamination was identified on November 29, 2024, when the Texas Department of State Health Services reported a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes. While no illnesses have been reported to date, Baker Farms urges consumers not to consume the product. Customers may return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or discard it.

The recall applies only to the listed product; no other bagged greens are affected. The Best By date and Lot Code can be found on the front of each package.