The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0912-2015·Announced 2015-02-04

SunBurst Foods Recalls Strawberries Due to Listeria monocytogenes Risk

SunBurst Foods, Inc. is recalling 2.50 oz. strawberries due to a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in North Carolina, New Jersey, and South Carolina.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

SunBurst Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 2.50 oz. packages of strawberries (UPC 7-01248-01067-6, MFG Code 1782) because of a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall is classified as Class I by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The affected product was distributed in North Carolina, New Jersey, and South Carolina. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries and refrigerators for the specific UPC and manufacturing code listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Strawberries, Net Wt. 2.50 oz. UPC 7-01248-01067-6, MFG Code 1782
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 (1)

  • See product description for lot numbers

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 121 recalled by SunBurst Foods, Inc. 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.

See all 121 products in this recall →