The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1261-2023·Announced 2023-07-26

Frozen Cherries Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

SunOpta Grains and Foods Inc. is recalling frozen cherries sold under Great Value, Good & Gather, and Best Choice brands nationwide due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume affected products.

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: FDA Class I classification per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious infection.

Plain-English summary

SunOpta Grains and Foods Inc. is recalling frozen sweet and sour cherries distributed nationwide under three retail brands: Great Value Dark Sweet Cherries, Pitted (16 oz), Good & Gather Dark Sweet Whole Pitted Cherries (12 oz), and Best Choice Superior Selections Pitted Red Tart Cherries (12 oz). A total of 5,908 cases are affected.

The cherries are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacterium that can cause serious infection. This is an FDA Class I recall, indicating potential for serious adverse health consequences.

The affected products have lot numbers FED308962 (best by 3/30/2025), FED308862 (best by 3/29/2025), and FED308861 (best by 3/29/2025). Products were distributed by Walmart Inc. (Bentonville, AR), Target Corporation (Minneapolis, MN), and Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (Kansas City, KS).

Consumers who have purchased these cherries should not consume them. If you have any of the affected products, discard them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Cherries packaged under the following brands and sizes: 1. Great Value Dark Sweet Cherries, Pitted. Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 454g, UPC 0 78742-11209 1. Keep Frozen. Distributed by: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716 2. Good & Gather Dark Sweet Whole Pitted Cherries. Net
Manufacturer
SunOpta Grains and Foods Inc.
Category
Food — Frozen Fruit
Hazard
  • listeria

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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