The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0643-2024·Announced 2023-12-27

HMC Farms Peaches Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

The HMC Group Marketing Inc is recalling HMC Farms Peaches 2lb Gusset Bag due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled peaches were distributed across 26 U.S. states and internationally.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall, which per the rubric requires a minimum severity score of 4. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious illness in vulnerable populations.

Plain-English summary

HMC Farms Peaches 2lb Gusset Bag (UPC 788814320650), manufactured by The HMC Group Marketing Inc, are being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious pathogenic bacterium that can cause severe illness, particularly in vulnerable populations including pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals. This is an FDA Class I recall, indicating the highest level of concern for public health safety.

The recalled peaches were distributed to consumers in California, Oregon, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Alaska, Washington, Colorado, Utah, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois, Minnesota, Virginia, Kansas, North Carolina, Texas, Arizona, Georgia, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Idaho, Wisconsin, Florida, South Carolina, Alabama, and Nevada. International distribution occurred to Mexico, Canada, and Taiwan.

Consumers who purchased these peaches should not consume them. Dispose of the product or return it to the retailer. Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of Listeria infection, including fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal symptoms.

The recalled product

Product
HMC Farms Peaches 2lb Gusset Bag
Manufacturer
The HMC Group Marketing Inc
Hazard
  • listeria

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 (1)

  • UPC 788814320650

Distribution

Distributed in 27 states:

  • AK
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • KS
  • MA
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI