Edamame Recall Listeria Infection Lawsuit (2024 Update)

Oct 16, 2024

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Las Vegas-based Tesoro’s Trading Co. on Dec. 16, 2020, issued a recall for frozen “Trader Joe’s Lightly Salted Edamame” [1] over potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled edamame was sold at Trader Joe’s retail stores in the Arizona, Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Utah regions. Affected products come in a 16-ounce plastic package and are stamped on the back bottom portion of the package with one of the following lot numbers: 22LA102 M, 22LA102 N, 22LA102 P, 22LA080 B.

The FDA in March 2017 announced a recall [2] after random quality testing found potential listeria contamination in edamame produced by Advanced Fresh Concepts (AFC).

Products affected by the recall include packages branded “Edamame — Soybeans in Pods,” dated between 01/03/2017 and 03/17/2017 with the UPC code 0-23012-00261-9.

These items were sold at sushi counters in grocery stores, cafeterias, and corporate dining centers in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming.

Retailers have been notified and the affected product should no longer be on sale.

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When a person is infected with Listeria monocytogenes, the resulting illness is referred to as listeriosis. Persons at greatest risk from listeriosis include children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with compromised immune systems.

Signs and symptoms of listeriosis include:

If listeriosis spreads to the nervous system, symptoms may include:

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following tips for avoiding a listeria illness:

Recommendations for persons at high risk (pregnant women, persons with weakened immune systems):

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As of the recall announcement, there have been no reported illnesses linked to the recalled Edamame products, but consumers are advised to exercise caution and follow recall instructions.

Individuals who became ill after consuming contaminated Edamame may file a lawsuit seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other related damages due to the listeria infection.

Consumers can reduce listeria risk by thoroughly cooking raw foods, washing raw vegetables, avoiding unpasteurized products, and practicing good hygiene, especially when handling raw meats and dairy products.

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Have you or a loved one suffered food poisoning from consuming contaminated food or beverages?

The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at Schmidt & Clark, LLP law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers who focus on the representation of plaintiffs in food poisoning lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new listeria infection cases in all 50 states.

Again, if you get symptoms of food poisoning from recalled edamame, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.