The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1256-2023·Announced 2023-07-26

Frozen Pineapple Chunks Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination Risk

SunOpta Grains and Foods Inc. is recalling nationwide frozen pineapple chunks sold under the 365 Whole Foods Market and Bulk Organic brands 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: FDA Class I classification establishes a minimum severity of 4 per recall guidelines. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen requiring immediate recall action, though no illnesses are reported in the source.

Plain-English summary

SunOpta Grains and Foods Inc. is recalling frozen pineapple chunks distributed nationwide due to the potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The recalled products are sold under two brand labels: 365 Whole Foods Market frozen pineapple chunks in 16 oz (454g) and 10 oz (284g) packages distributed by Whole Foods Market in Austin, TX, and Bulk Organic Pineapple Chunks in 30 lb packages. Approximately 22,995 cases and 232,300 pounds of product are affected. Multiple lot codes are affected with best-by dates ranging from September 2024 through April 2025.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. The products should be disposed of or returned to the retailer.

The recalled product

Product
Pineapple Chunks packaged under the following brand names and sizes. 1. 365 Whole Foods Market, Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 454g UPC 0 99482-40854 1. Keep Frozen. Distributed by: Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX 78703. 2. 365 Whole Foods Market, Net Wt 10 oz (284g) UPC 0 994
Manufacturer
SunOpta Grains and Foods 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 (20)

  • 1. Lot / Best By: FED303132 / 01/31/2025
  • FED303231 / 02/01/2025
  • FED307532 / 03/16/2025
  • FED303133 / 01/31/2025
  • FED303431 / 02/03/2025
  • FED307631 / 03/17/2025 2. Lot / Best By: FED303011 / 01/30/2025
  • FED303131 / 01/31/2025
  • FED311631 / 04/26/2025
  • FED303111 / 01/31/2025
  • FED307531 / 03/16/2025
  • FED225511 / 09/12/2024
  • FED225611 / 09/13/2024
  • FED225711 / 09/14/2024
  • FED225811 / 09/15/2024. 3. Lot: 8FQ221302000MX
  • 8FQ222202000MX
  • 8FQ222302000MX
  • 8FQ225502000MX
  • 8FQ225702000MX
  • 8FQ228302000MX
  • 8FQ228402000MX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 16 recalled by SunOpta Grains and 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 16 products in this recall →

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