Endico Potatoes Inc. recalled Endico brand frozen mixed vegetables in 2.5 lb bags because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The company announced it on September 3, 2025, and FDA published it on September 4, 2025.
FDA classified the recall as Class I. The hazard is possible Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. FDA has terminated the recall and lists the termination date as November 5, 2025.
Consumers who bought bags from the recalled lot were urged not to eat them. They were told to return the bags to the place of purchase for a full refund. People with symptoms of listeriosis should contact a healthcare provider.
- Action type: Voluntary, firm-initiated recall, classified Class I by FDA
- Announcement and initiation dates: Announced and initiated September 3, 2025. FDA published it September 4, 2025
- Company and responsible agency: Endico Potatoes Inc., with the FDA recalls page
- Recall or campaign number: H-0617-2025
- Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: Endico Mixed Vegetables, 2.5 lb (40 oz) bags, lot 170625, production date June 17, 2025, use by June 16, 2027, printed on the side of the bag
- Number of affected units: 280 cases
- Sold at and sale period: Local distributors in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Florida, July 18, 2025 to August 4, 2025. Price not stated
- Hazard: Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections
- Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: No illnesses reported to date, per the company’s announcement
- Remedy: Do not eat the product. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund
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Latest Endico Mixed Veggies Recall Updates
November 5, 2025: FDA Terminates the Recall
FDA terminated the recall of the Endico frozen mixed vegetables on November 5, 2025, according to its enforcement record [1]. The record lists the recall status as Terminated and its classification as Class I.
The recall covered Endico brand mixed vegetables packed in frozen 2.5 lb bags. The recall has been completed and FDA has terminated it, the agency’s page says.
September 24, 2025: FDA Lists the Recall in Its Enforcement Report
FDA’s enforcement report listed the Endico mixed vegetables recall under number H-0617-2025 on September 24, 2025. The listing covers 280 cases of the product. The report lists the recall as voluntary and started by the firm.
The report describes the product as Endico brand mixed vegetables, net weight 2.5 lbs (40 oz.) (1134 g). The recalling firm named in the report is Endico Potatoes Inc.
September 18, 2025: FDA Classifies the Recall as Class I
FDA classified the Endico mixed vegetables recall as Class I on September 18, 2025, the center classification date in the enforcement record. The class rates the hazard and does not count illnesses.
Under FDA’s definition, a Class I recall involves a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death [2].
September 4, 2025: FDA Publishes the Company Announcement
FDA published the company’s recall announcement on its recalls page on September 4, 2025 [3]. The publication came one day after the company announced the recall.
The announcement names Endico Potatoes Inc. as the recalling company. FDA labels the page a company announcement, so the wording is the firm’s own. It lists the lot code, distribution dates and consumer instructions.
September 3, 2025: Endico Announces the Recall
Endico Potatoes Inc. announced the recall of Endico mixed vegetables lot 170625 on September 3, 2025, and FDA’s enforcement record lists the same date as the recall initiation date. The company cited possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination in the frozen bags.
The announcement describes the mixed vegetables as packed in frozen 2.5 lb clear plastic bags under the Endico label. FDA’s enforcement record numbers the recall H-0617-2025.
Which Endico Mixed Veggies Are Affected?
Endico brand frozen mixed vegetables from one lot are affected. The recall lists the product this way:
- Product: Endico Mixed Vegetables, frozen, in 2.5 lb (40 oz) clear plastic bags packed under the Endico label
- Lot code: 170625, printed on the side of the bag, as listed for the mixed vegetables
- Production date: June 17, 2025, given with the lot code in the notice
- Use by date: June 16, 2027, given with the same lot code in the notice
Bags with these codes are the ones the recall covers. FDA’s notice also named a second product, covered on the Endico peas and carrots recall page.
Why Were Endico Mixed Veggies Recalled?
Endico mixed vegetables were recalled because they had the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The enforcement record gives the same reason.
The recall followed sampling by the state of Pennsylvania at one of the company’s distributors, the notice says. That sampling found that the finished products tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
The notice does not say which lot or product tested positive, and the company said it stopped distribution while FDA and the company continued to investigate the cause.
According to the notice, the organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
The company’s September 3, 2025 announcement says no illnesses have been reported to date, and the notice gives no other illness figures.
Reports of illness are not proof that a product caused it. A recall for possible contamination also does not show that anyone became ill.
Per the company’s notice, healthy people may have only short-term symptoms such as high fever and severe headache, but Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
FDA advises pregnant women who suspect symptoms of listeriosis to seek medical care right away. They should tell their health care provider what they ate [4].
What Should Consumers Do?
Take these steps if you bought Endico frozen mixed vegetables:
- Check your bag for lot code 170625, and do not eat the frozen mixed vegetables if the bag matches it.
- Return the bag for a full refund to the place where you bought it, as the company’s notice urges.
- Call Endico Potatoes Inc. at 1-800-431-1398 with questions, since the notice gives no hours for the line.
- Contact a healthcare provider right away if you suspect symptoms of listeriosis, such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain or diarrhea.
- Report an illness or complaint to FDA by calling 888-SAFEFOOD (888-723-3366), the number FDA gives for adverse events.
Legal Options
The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation lists no pending MDL for this recall [5]. A recall does not automatically establish that anyone is liable or eligible for compensation.
Anyone who believes a recalled Endico product made them ill can ask a lawyer to review the facts. Claim deadlines come from state law. They vary with where the person lives and when the illness and diagnosis happened.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are the Symptoms of Listeriosis?
The symptoms of listeriosis differ by form, according to FDA. FDA calls the more severe invasive form life-threatening, and its symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.
How Long Do Mild Listeriosis Symptoms Last?
Mild listeriosis symptoms often last 1 to 3 days, according to FDA. In the less severe, non-invasive form, FDA lists fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea as the symptoms that may occur.
Does Freezing Remove Listeria from Frozen Endico Vegetables?
Freezing does not remove Listeria from frozen vegetables, according to FDA. FDA says freezing will not eliminate or reduce Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled Endico mixed vegetables were sold frozen, in 2.5 lb clear plastic bags, over possible contamination.
What Is Listeria Monocytogenes?
Listeria monocytogenes is a type of disease-causing bacteria, according to FDA. It can be found in many places, including soil, water, sewage, rotting vegetation and animals. It can survive and grow even under refrigeration.
Does the Endico Mixed Vegetables Recall Also Cover Peas and Carrots?
The same FDA notice also covered Endico peas and carrots, a second product with its own recall number, H-0618-2025. That product carried lot 110625, production date June 11, 2025 and use by date June 10, 2027. Its recall covered 335 cases and was Class I.
Is There an MDL for the Endico Mixed Vegetables Recall?
No pending MDL lists the Endico mixed vegetables recall, according to the JPML. Its list dated September 1, 2026 shows 166 MDLs, and none names Endico, Listeria or frozen vegetables.
References
- https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=event_id:97541
- https://www.fda.gov/safety/industry-guidance-recalls/recalls-background-and-definitions
- https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/endico-potatoes-inc-recalls-25lb-bags-frozen-peas-and-carrots-and-mixed-vegetables-because-possible
- https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborne-pathogens/listeria-listeriosis
- https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_MDL_Number-September-1-2026.pdf