Gracie’s Kitchen Onion Recall: FDA Highlights Potential Listeria Risks
Gracie’s Kitchen, a Connecticut-based company, has issued a voluntary recall of nearly 150 ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall, classified as Class II by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), includes onions, peppers, watermelons, and other items sold under the brand names Gracie’s Kitchens, King Cullen, and Wild By Nature in grocery stores in New York and Connecticut.
Why It Matters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies listeria as the third leading cause of death from foodborne illnesses in the U.S., resulting in approximately 1,600 cases and 260 fatalities annually. Listeria poses particular risks to young children, the elderly, those with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women, who may experience severe complications such as pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or life-threatening infections in newborns.
Key Details
- Symptoms of Listeriosis: Fever, muscle aches, fatigue, headaches, diarrhea, and vomiting, which typically resolve within a few days.
- Pregnancy Risks: Exposure to listeria can lead to premature delivery, stillbirth, or severe infection in newborns.
- Reason for Recall: The recall was initiated on November 27 after environmental sampling at Gracie’s Kitchen’s manufacturing facility tested positive for listeria.
The FDA officially classified the recall as Class II on December 30, indicating the products may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, or there is a low probability of serious health consequences.
Affected Products
The recalled items include a range of ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable products. While no illnesses have been reported, the FDA advises consumers to check their freezers for products past their sell-by dates.
Consumer Concerns
Food recalls are a significant source of worry for many Americans. According to a recent Civic Science survey of over 2,000 U.S. adults, 80% of respondents expressed concern about food recalls, with nearly a third reporting that they are very worried.
Official Statements
The FDA stated:
“This recall is being initiated after sampling indicated that Listeria monocytogenes was found in the environment. The firm is working with the FDA.”
Gracie’s Kitchen is cooperating with the FDA to address the issue and prevent further risks.
What’s Next
The recall is ongoing. Consumers with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact Gracie’s Kitchens:
- Phone: 203-773-0795 (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. EST)
- Email: info@gracieskitchens.com
While the products are past their sell-by dates, the FDA advises consumers to thoroughly inspect their freezers to ensure none of the recalled items remain.
By taking proactive measures, Gracie’s Kitchen aims to mitigate risks and prioritize consumer safety.
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