In a recent announcement, the FDA has issued a voluntary recall of plastic bags of frozen fruit due to potential contamination with listeria. Among the affected products are the 16 oz. Great Value frozen fruit bags sold at Walmart in over 30 states.
Additionally, the 365 Organic brand from Whole Foods has also been impacted by the recall. Bags of 365 Organic tropical fruit medley, pineapple chunks, organic whole strawberries, organic sliced strawberries, and organic blackberries and bananas are being recalled.
The recall was initiated by Sunrise Growers Inc., a subsidiary of SunOpta Inc., after discovering that the fruits provided by a third-party supplier may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, fever, and other short-term effects in healthy individuals.
However, individuals with weakened immune systems, young children, and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to listeria infections, which can be fatal. Pregnant women are at risk of miscarriage if infected with listeria.
If concerned about a listeria infection, the FDA advises contacting a medical professional. Currently, no illnesses related to the recalled products have been reported.
The recall also includes Great Value fruit mix, dark sweet cherries, and mango chunks sold at Walmart, Good & Gather frozen fruit bags sold at Trader Joe’s, Season’s Choice tropical blend sold at Aldi, and Best Choice pitted red tart cherries sold at AWG.
To obtain specific product information, distribution dates, and sale locations, please refer to the FDA website.
Earlier this month, the FDA expanded a recall of frozen strawberries due to an investigation into hepatitis A infections linked to frozen organic strawberries imported from Baja California, Mexico. These products were sold at Walmart, HEB, and Costco. For more information, visit the FDA website.
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