The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0616-2015·Announced 2014-12-17

Wawona Packing Recalls Peaches and Nectarines for Listeria Contamination

Wawona Packing Company is recalling certain lots of peaches, nectarines, plums, and pluots packed in mid-2014 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Wawona Packing Company is recalling certain lots of whole peaches (white and yellow), nectarines (white and yellow), plums, and pluots. The affected products were packed between June 2 and July 12, 2014. The recall is being conducted because these lots may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall covers products distributed worldwide, including Canada, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Columbia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Australia, India, Mexico, Philippines, Brazil, Hong Kong, Ecuador, and Manila. Specific product configurations include 2.5 lb. boxes, 4-4.5 lb. boxes, 8/2 clamshells, and consumer boxes for retailers such as Costco, Sam's Club, Trader Joe's, and BJ's.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products packed during the stated dates. If found, they should discard the products or return them to the place of purchase. The source text does not specify a particular action for consumers beyond the standard recall protocol, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Sweet 2 Eat Yellow Peaches; California Tree Fruit; Product of USA; Packed in the following configurations: 2.5 lb. box, 4-4.5 lb. box 4-4.5 lb box for Trader Joe's 8/2 Clamshell - net weight 2 lbs. Costco Consumer Box, 5 lbs Sam's Club consumer box - 4 lbs (Summer Flame)
Manufacturer
Wawona Packing Company
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (13)

  • Item 94044 - 3098795
  • 00895009002236
  • Item 4044 - 3099510
  • 00895009002212
  • Item 4038 - 3099544
  • 00895009002229
  • 2 lb. bag UPC: 0 33383 32200 1
  • Organic 2.5 lb box UPC 8 491300036 3
  • 4-4.5 lb box UPC 033383 32370 1: BJ's 4-4.5 clamshell UPC 0 33383 32211 7
  • Sam's club 4 lb carton UPC 8 49315 00028 8
  • Organic 8/2 Clamshell - 2 lb.s UPC 0 33383 73169 0
  • Costco Consumer Box 5 lbs UPC 8 49315 45518 7
  • Trader Joe's 4 lb consumer box UPC 00934015

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Wawona Packing Company under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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