The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0796-2021·Announced 2021-08-04

Dole Fresh Picked Blueberries Recalled for Cyclospora Contamination

Dole Fresh Picked Blueberries are being recalled after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency detected Cyclospora cayetanensis in the product. The recall affects multiple package sizes distributed across several U.S. states and Canadian provinces.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for a high-risk pathogen (Cyclospora cayetanensis) detected in a raw produce item. Although the source text does not report any confirmed illnesses or injuries, Cyclospora is a serious pathogen capable of causing significant gastrointestinal illness, which aligns with the High severity criterion for high-risk pathogens without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Dole Fresh Fruit Company is recalling Dole Fresh Picked Blueberries due to contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis, a parasite detected by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The recalled product is packed in clear plastic containers in the following sizes: 6 oz. (UPC 07143001150 8), Pint/16 oz. (UPC 0 71430 01151 5), 18 oz. (UPC 0 71430 01154 6), and 24 oz. (UPC 071430011155 3).

The product was distributed in Arkansas, Wisconsin, Illinois, and portions of Canada including Vancouver BC, Calgary AB, Langley BC, and Acheson AB. Specific lot codes are identified for each package size, including codes such as 14632, 14732, 15032, 15046, 15232, 15446, 15432, 15646, and 15648 for the 18 oz. size; 15032, 15046, 15132, 15148, 15146, 15232, 15332, 15646, and 15648 for the Pint size; 14632, 15032, 15046, 15646, and 15648 for the 6 oz. size; and 15132, 15148, 15146, 15332, 15446, 15432, 15848, and 15846 for the 24 oz. size. According to the manufacturer update, approximately 22,545 units were affected.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions or concerns should contact the manufacturer or their local health department.

The recalled product

Product
Dole Fresh Picked-Emballes frais Blueberries/Bleuets: Packed in clear plastic container in the following sizes; 18 oz. - UPC: 0 71430 01154 6; Pint (16 oz.): UPC: 0 71430 01151 5; 6 oz. UPC: 07143001150 8; 24 oz. UPC: 071430011155 3 Distributed by Dole Berry Co, Winterha
Manufacturer
Dole Fresh Fruit Company
Category
Food — Produce / Fresh Fruit
Hazard
  • cyclospora
  • parasitic-contamination

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)

  • 18 oz. codes: 14632 14732 15032
  • 15046 15232 15446
  • 15432 15646
  • 15648 Pint codes: 15032
  • 15046 15132
  • 15148
  • 15146 15232 15332 15646
  • 15648 6 oz. codes: 14632 15032
  • 15046 15646
  • 15648 24 oz. codes:15132
  • 15146 15332 15446
  • 15432 15848
  • 15846

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • AR
  • IL
  • WI

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