CONSUMER ALERT: Vidalia onions recalled in 5 states - Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, New York and

A Georgia onion farm has recalled certain whole onions that could have been contaminated with listeria.

A&M Farms of Lyons, Georgia, said the affected Little Bear brand Vidalia sweet onions were packed between June 20 and June 23.

Recalled onions include the number 4159 and the Little Bear brand on the PLU sticker.

The onions were sold in bulk at stores in Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania from June 22 to June 24.

Aries Haygood, the co-owner of A&M Farms said, “We stopped packing on the implicated line, and I am personally overseeing a full cleaning and sanitation of the equipment and an internal review of our processes."

“Anyone who has the recalled product in their possession should not consume it,” the announcement said. “The product should be disposed and may return to the place of purchase with a receipt for a refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company’s information desk at 1-912-585-2058, M-F, 8 am – 4 pm EDT.”

Listeria monocytogenes, the bacteria named in the recall, can cause fatal infections in children, older individuals, and those who are immunocompromised.

SYMPTOMS INCLUDE fever, headaches, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.

Listeria can cause miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women.

No listeria cases have been reported in connection with the recalled onions thus far.