Walmart recalls contaminated celery products in 29 states.

This was reported by the FDA.

Here are the details.

A preventive food recall has been issued at Walmart stores in 29 states after the presence of Listeria monocytogenes was detected in a batch of ready-to-eat celery sticks.

The bacteria, which can cause serious infections, was found in a product sold under the Marketside brand at a store in Georgia.

The company Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. announced the measure on April 10, in coordination with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

This came after a sample of the product tested positive for listeria during routine quality control tests.

Which celery products are contaminated?

Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. voluntarily issued a preventive advisory for one production batch of Marketside 4-inch/1.6 oz celery sticks, washed and ready to eat, with an expiration date of 03/23/2025 due to a possible health risk…. pic.twitter.com/oykwojyhvj

— U.S. FDA en Español (@FDAenEspanol) April 14, 2025

Product: Marketside 4-inch / 1.6 oz Celery Sticks
Expiration Date: March 23, 2025
UPC Code: 6 81131 16151 0
Lot Code: P047650

Although the expiration date for the batch has already passed and the product has been removed from store shelves, health authorities warn that some consumers may have stored it in their freezers for later use.

What are the risks associated with the bacteria?

Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. Issues Advisory for 1,587 Cases of 4 in/1.6 oz Bundle Marketside Celery Sticks Because of Possible Health Risk | FDA https://t.co/zfdkjaqtrf

– Barrie NJ (@BARIENJ1) April 14, 2025

Listeria monocytogenes is a dangerous bacterium, especially for young children, the elderly, immunocompromised individuals, and pregnant women.

It can cause severe infections, miscarriages, or even stillbirth.

In healthy adults, symptoms often include fever, nausea, muscle aches…

Also diarrhea and gastrointestinal discomfort.

Walmart Recalls Contaminated Celery Products in 29 States

The FDA stated that the batch was distributed to Walmart stores in the following states:

Alabama, California, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Authorities recommend that consumers who purchased a contaminated celery product with that batch and UPC code avoid consuming it and discard it immediately.

If symptoms appear after consumption, medical attention should be sought.

For more information, customers can contact Duda Farm Fresh Foods’ customer service or check official notices on the FDA’s website.

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