# Major Recall Alert: Frozen Peas and Carrots, Mixed Vegetables Recalled Due to Potential Contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Endico Potatoes, Inc. has issued an urgent recall of its *Endico brand Frozen Peas and Carrots* and *Mixed Vegetables* due to potential contamination with the harmful bacteria *Listeria monocytogenes*. These frozen products, distributed across multiple states in the U.S., pose serious health risks, especially to vulnerable groups such as young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Here’s everything you need to know about this critical recall.
## Why This Recall is Important
*Listeria monocytogenes* is an organism that can cause severe infections and, in some cases, life-threatening complications. While healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms like fever, stomach cramps, and diarrhea, high-risk populations, including pregnant women, can suffer more significant consequences, such as miscarriages and stillbirths.
Recognizing the risk, Endico Potatoes, Inc., based in Mount Vernon, NY, is working closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to address the issue and is urging customers to take immediate action if they purchased the recalled products.
## Details of the Recall
Consumers should pay close attention to the following details about the recalled products:
- **Brand**: Endico
- **Products Impacted**:
- Frozen Peas and Carrots
- Mixed Vegetables
- **Packaging**: 2.5 lb clear plastic bags with the Endico label on the side.
- **Distribution Area**: NY, NJ, PA, CT, MD, DC, FL.
- **Distribution Dates**: Between **July 18, 2025**, and **August 4, 2025**.
The lot codes are printed on the side of each bag. If you have purchased these products, it’s essential to check the packaging for a matching lot code.
This recall was initiated after routine sampling conducted by the Pennsylvania state inspection team detected *Listeria monocytogenes* in some of the affected food products. While no illnesses have been reported to date, Endico Potatoes has proactively halted further distribution of the products as they work with the FDA to investigate the source of the contamination.
## What You Should Do
If you have purchased Endico Frozen Peas and Carrots or Mixed Vegetables:
- **Do NOT consume them.** Consuming contaminated food can lead to severe health risks for vulnerable individuals.
- **Return the product.** Dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase to receive a full refund.
- **Contact Endico Potatoes, Inc.** For questions or further information about the recall, call the company’s hotline at **1-800-431-1398**.
It’s crucial to take this recall seriously, even if you haven’t experienced symptoms, as *Listeria monocytogenes* infections can have delayed onset and serious complications.
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