The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1206-2015·Announced 2015-02-25

Del Monte Fruit Mania Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

Del Monte Fresh Produce is recalling 7-Eleven and Circle K Fruit Mania products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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 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. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Del Monte Fresh Produce North America, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific 6-ounce packages of Fruit Mania sold at 7-Eleven and Circle K stores. The recall involves two product variations: 7-Eleven FRESH TO GO Fruit Mania (UPC 0-52548-51982-7) and unbranded Fruit Mania sold at Circle K (UPC 7-17524-77638-9). The total quantity recalled is 15,416 units of the 7-Eleven brand and 1,062 units of the unbranded product.

The recall is being issued because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected lots are distributed in California (CA). Consumers should check their refrigerators for these specific products and lot numbers. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of listeriosis can include fever, chills, muscle aches, and diarrhea. In severe cases, it can lead to meningitis or septicemia.

The recalled product

Product
7-Eleven FRESH TO GO Fruit Mania 6 ounce UPC 0-52548-51982-7; No brand name sold at Circle K stores Fruit Mania 6 ounce UPC 7-17524-77638-9
Manufacturer
Del Monte Fresh Produce North America, Inc
Category
Food — Fresh Produce / Fruit
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 (20)

  • Lot # 8239108
  • 8240108
  • 8241108
  • 8242108
  • 8244108
  • 8245108
  • 8246108
  • 8247108
  • 8248108
  • 8249108
  • 8251108
  • 8252108
  • 8254108
  • 8255108
  • 8256108
  • 8258108
  • 8259108
  • 8260108
  • 8261108
  • 8262108

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Del Monte Fresh Produce North America, 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.

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