Pictsweet recalls frozen vegetables due to possible health risk

The Pictsweet Company of Bells, Tennessee on Oct 15 issued a voluntary recall for store brand frozen vegetables with certain codes, which contain frozen Green Peas after the company learned that some packages may contain glass fragments.

The recalled frozen vegetables were distributed only to Kroger stores in the Southeast United States and Walmart  stores throughout the United States.

Specifically the products subject to the recall are as follows:

Kroger 12 ounce Green Peas (UPC 11110 89736)

Production Codes of 1440BU, 1440BV, 1440BW, and 1600BD

Kroger 12 ounce Peas and Carrots (UPC 11110 89741)

Production Codes of 1960BD and 1960BE

Great Value 12 ounce Steamable Sweet Peas (UPC 78742 08369)

Best by Dates of July 20, 2012;  July 21, 2012

Great Value 12 ounce Steamable Mixed Vegetables (UPC 78742 08026)

Best by Date of July 15, 2012

The Pictsweet co said no injuries associated with consumption of the recalled frozen vegetables have been reported to date. But it advised consumers should not eat the recalled frozen green peas.  Those who purchased the recalled product should return it to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.

Those who have any questions about the recall may contact the company at 1 800 367 7412, extension 417 from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm central daylight time Monday through Friday.

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