Wegmans Recalls Some Organic Salad Greens Due to Salmonella Risk
Cat grass plants are also part of the recall
Popular East coast grocery chain Wegmans announced a recall of its in-house brand of organic salad micro greens and baby kale/baby spinach mix with sweet pea leaves because they may be contaminated with salmonella. Cat grass is also part of the recall. No illnesses have been reported.
The recalled products are:
- 1.75-ounce clamshell packages of Wegmans Organic Farm & Orchard Micro Greens with a UPC code of 77890-25036 and stamped with use-by dates of 12/17/2022 and 12/24/2022.
- 5-ounce clamshell packages of Wegmans Organic Baby Kale & Baby Spinach with Sweet Pea Leaves with a UPC code of 77890-52377 and stamped with a use-by date of 12/20/22.
- Wegmans Organic Farm & Orchard Cat Grass plants with a UPC code of 77890-50938, sold since 10/25/22.
Risks of Salmonella
Salmonella bacteria causes an estimated 1.35 million infections each year, including 26,500 hospitalizations, and is responsible for at least 420 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The most common salmonella symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps and can begin as early as 6 hours after being exposed, or up to six days later, the CDC says. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, or a headache.
It’s time to call a doctor if you have a diarrhea and a 102° F fever for several days, or just diarrhea for three days that isn’t improving. Bloody stools, prolonged vomiting, or having signs of dehydration (dry mouth or throat, having a small amount of urine, and dizziness upon standing) are other indications you should seek medical help.
The potentially contaminated cat grass may be harmful for your pet. Cats and dogs can become ill from salmonella infection, too, says CR’s Mujahid. They can pass it to humans as well, according to the CDC. Common salmonella symptoms in cats and dogs include diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus, as well as fatigue, fever, or vomiting. However, some cats’ only symptoms may be decreased appetite, fever, and excess salivation.
If you have a cat or dog, the CDC says your best protection against salmonella is to wash your hands after handling your pet, their food, or their fecal matter, and avoid sharing food with your pet.
