Safeway Fresh Foods has issued a recall for its 32-oz. Diced Organic Butternut Squash product due to potential contamination with Escherichia coli O45. E. coli O45 can cause a diarrheal illness, often with bloody stools, and in some cases, it can lead to a severe condition called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), especially in young children and the elderly, which can result in kidney damage and even death.

Here are the details of the recall:

Product Information:

• Product Name: 32-oz. Diced Organic Butternut Squash
• Brand: Sunnyside Farms
• Distributed to: Costco
• Affected States: Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
• Costco Item Number: 20522
• UPC: 040232244124
• Use by Date: 09/19/2023

Important Information for Consumers:

• If you purchased the 32-oz. diced Organic Butternut Squash with the specified use by date and UPC code between September 7, 2023, and September 15, 2023, please return the product to your local Costco store.
• Do not consume any product with the mentioned use by date and UPC code.
• No illnesses related to this issue have been reported at this time.

The recall was initiated after routine testing conducted by the company detected the presence of E. coli O45 in the product.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact Safeway Fresh Foods at 1-856-692-7200. They are available Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm ET.

It’s essential to take this recall seriously and follow the recommended steps to ensure your safety and the safety of others. If you or someone you know has consumed the recalled product and experiences symptoms such as diarrhea or bloody stools, seek medical attention promptly.

Source:https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/safeway-fresh-foods-recalls-sunnyside-farms-organic-butternut-squash-because-possible-health-risk