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Goodness Gardens, Inc., a company based in New Hampton, New York, announced today that it is voluntarily recalling chives Lot # 0201111 due to a risk of Listeria monocytogenes contamination. A routine sampling program by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection revealed that the product lot contained the Listeria bacteria. 

According to the company’s press release, the chives were distributed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Alabama, Illinois, and Virginia through retail stores primarily and one wholesaler in PA. The chives subject to the recall were packaged in various containers including:

  • 0.25 oz. plastic clamshell (UPC  0 21985 20005 6)
  • 2/3 oz. plastic clamshell (UPC 0 21985 10004 2)
  • 1 lb. bags
  • 0.5 oz. twist tie bunches

Although the company is not aware of any reported illnesses in connection with the recall, it has advised consumers that it is coordinating closely with regulatory officials and retailers to ensure that the recall is properly executed. 

In addition, Goodness Gardens is urging consumers to avoid consuming the chives and return them for a full refund. Consumers with questions can contact Goodness Gardens, Inc. at 845-355-4757, Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 4:00 PM with any questions.

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Claire received her J.D. degree from Hofstra University School of Law with a concentration in Energy and the Environment in May 2010. She received her B.A., majoring in English, from Villanova University, magna cum laude. During law school, Claire served as Articles Editor…

Claire received her J.D. degree from Hofstra University School of Law with a concentration in Energy and the Environment in May 2010. She received her B.A., majoring in English, from Villanova University, magna cum laude. During law school, Claire served as Articles Editor for the Hofstra Labor & Employment Law Journal, was elected President of the Legal Emergency Aid Project and elected Treasurer of Hofstra Law Women. She is currently pursuing an LL.M. degree in Food and Agricultural Law at the University of Arkansas School of Law. In August 2010, Claire was selected as the recipient of the Marler Clark Graduate Assistantship, part of a new public/private partnership that will allow the University of Arkansas School of Law to partner with leaders in the food and agricultural legal communities. Although she began the LL.M. Program in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Claire is now living in Seattle in order to devote more time to her work at Marler Clark and is completing her LL.M. degree through distance learning. In addition to her academic and professional commitments, Claire blogs on Food Poison Journal and has been published in the Food and Drug Law Institute’s Update and the American Agricultural Law Association’s Update.