Marketside Celery Sticks Recalled Over Potential Listeria Contamination

Duda Farm Fresh Foods recalls 1,587 cases sold at Walmart in 29 states after a positive test in Georgia; no illnesses reported.

Duda Farm Fresh Foods voluntarily recalled Marketside Celery Sticks due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination identified during random sampling by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
The recall affects 1,587 cases of 4-count, 1.6-ounce celery sticks sold at Walmart in 28 states and Washington, D.C., with a 'Best if Used By' date of March 23, 2025.
Consumers are advised to discard the product immediately, including any stored in freezers, and to avoid consumption to prevent potential health risks.
No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled celery sticks, according to Duda Farm Fresh Foods and the FDA.
This recall underscores ongoing challenges in food safety and highlights the role of regulatory oversight in detecting contamination in the supply chain.