The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0970-2023·Announced 2023-06-07

Organic Pineapple Chunks Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

SunOpta Grains and Foods Inc. is recalling Organic Pineapple Chunks due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected lots 8FQ229702000MX and 8FQ229802000MX were distributed in Oregon.

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: The FDA classified this recall as Class I, the highest food recall severity level, which requires a minimum score of 4. The contamination involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. No illnesses have been reported in the source material.

Plain-English summary

SunOpta Grains and Foods Inc. is recalling Organic Pineapple Chunks, Item 4510-000, because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product is packed in 30 lb. poly-lined boxes and totals 32,400 lbs. Two lots are involved: 8FQ229702000MX and 8FQ229802000MX. This product was distributed in Oregon.

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious foodborne pathogen. This recall is classified as FDA Class I, the highest severity category, reflecting the potential health risk from the contamination.

The recalled product

Product
Organic Pineapple Chunks, Item 4510-000, packed in 30 lb. poly-lined boxes.
Manufacturer
SunOpta Grains and Foods Inc.
Category
Food — Fruit
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)

  • Lots: 8FQ229702000MX and 8FQ229802000MX

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • OR

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