The Veggie Noodle Company is recalling a limited number of Butternut Spirals that may be contaminated by Listeria.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes deadly infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. It can also make healthy people quite sick, and it can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recalled product was distributed to Whole Foods Markets and other retailers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin.
It's packaged in a 10.7oz clear plastic container, and the UPC Code is 852287006059. You will also see the "Enjoy By" date of February 23, 2017 (located on the side of the packaging).
Products with other "Enjoy By" dates are not affected.
The company says there are no reported illnesses associated with this recall.
If you have the recalled noodles, either throw them away or return them to the store for a full refund.
For more information about the recall, you may contact Veggie Noodle Co. at 512-200-3337 x500 (available 8 am-5pm CST, M-F) or email at info@veggienoodleco.com.
