Allen's Wild Blueberries Recalled for E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
Allen's Blueberry Freezer, Inc. is recalling 37,800 pounds of Wild Sweet Allen's Wild Blueberries because the product tested positive for E. coli O157:H7.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, and the source text states the product tested positive for E. coli O157:H7, a high-risk pathogen. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are classified as Critical.
Plain-English summary
Allen's Blueberry Freezer, Inc. is recalling 37,800 pounds of Wild Sweet Allen's Wild Blueberries IQF, 30 lbs. The product is packaged in corrugated cartons and is intended to be kept frozen at zero degrees F or below.
The recall was initiated because the product tested positive for E. coli O157:H7 STEC. The affected product was distributed in Washington (WA). Specific lot codes include RP21235 2/26119, RP21236 3/1119, and RP21237 3/14/19 50 RL 1-23.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific lot codes listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. The source text does not specify a contact number or further instructions for consumers.
The recalled product
- Product
- Wild Sweet ALLEN'S BLUEBERRIES WILD BLUEBERRIES IQF 30 LBS. NET 13.6 Kg. Packaged in a corrugated carton. Keep frozen at zero degrees F or below.
- Manufacturer
- Allen's Blueberry Freezer, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Frozen 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 (3)
- RP21235 2/26119
- RP21236 3/1119
- RP21237 3/14/19 50 RL 1-23
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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