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Over the years, edamame has become a really popular food. Maybe it is because it is so good for you. Maybe it is because it is pretty tasty. However, you may want to hold off on enjoying that edamame you just purchased. This list of edamame products affected by a recent recall will help you know if it is safe to eat or not.

The Edamame Products Included In The Recall Are:

An edamame product from Advanced Fresh Concepts has been recalled in 33 states. A random quality testing analysis revealed a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.
The products affected by the recall have the UPC code 0-23012-00261-9; are dated between January 3, 2017, and March 17, 2017; and are sold in 8-ounce  packages under the name “Edamame — Soybeans in Pods.”
The at-risk edamame was offered at grocery stores, cafeterias, and corporate dining centers in 33 states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MS, NC, NH, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WY.
This potentially fatal bacteria can cause an array of symptoms, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

Additional Information About The Recall Includes:

These symptoms can occur as soon as a couple of days after eating a food that has been affected and may take as long as a couple of weeks to appear.

The Food And Drug Administration says no product that is a part of the recall should be still available to buy at this time. If you do have a product that has been affected, you should take it back to where you bought it and get a full refund. If you have concerns about edamame that you bought, you should contact the place where you bought it. If you are having symptoms like those listed, then you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.

This recall may be scary but you should stay calm and just check and see if you do have any of the affected products. If you do, then you just need to take the appropriate action to do all you can to avoid getting sick. Will this impact how often you buy edamame for a while?

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Article Source:The Kitchn