The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1268-2023·Announced 2023-07-26

Trader Joe's Organic Tropical Fruit Blend recalled for potential Listeria contamination

Trader Joe's Organic Tropical Fruit Blend frozen fruit is being recalled nationwide due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination affecting 2,588 cases.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen explicitly cited in the rubric as a criterion for score 3 when no illness has been reported. The source text states only potential (theoretical) contamination with no reported illnesses or injuries.

Plain-English summary

SunOpta Grains and Foods Inc. is recalling Trader Joe's Organic Tropical Fruit Blend, a frozen fruit product containing pineapple, bananas, strawberries, and mango. The recall affects 2,588 cases distributed nationwide due to the potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Affected lot codes and best-by dates are: FMX303005 (01/30/24), FMX303204 (02/01/24), FMX303401 (02/03/24), FMX303105 (01/31/24), and FMX303301 (02/02/24). Each package is 16 oz (454g). The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall.

Consumers who have purchased affected products should not consume them and should discard the product. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.

The recalled product

Product
Trader Joe's Organic Tropical Fruit Blend, Pineapple, Bananas, Strawberries & Mango. Net Wt. 16 oz (1 lb) 454g. UPC Keep Frozen.
Manufacturer
SunOpta Grains and Foods Inc.
Category
Food — Frozen 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 (5)

  • Lot / Best By: FMX303005 / 01/30/24
  • FMX303204 / 02/01/24
  • FMX303401 / 02/03/24
  • FMX303105 / 01/31/24
  • FMX303301 / 02/02/24.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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