The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1461-2019·Announced 2019-06-26

Maine Wild Blueberry Company Recalls Frozen Wild Blueberries Due to Listeria

Maine Wild Blueberry Company is recalling 30-lb cases of frozen wild blueberries after internal sampling detected Listeria monocytogenes. The product was not distributed to consumers.

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: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Maine Wild Blueberry Company is recalling 30-lb cases of IQF Wild Blueberries, Keep Frozen -10*C. The recall was initiated after the company's internal sampling detected Listeria monocytogenes in the product.

The affected product quantity is 1,350 cases, totaling 40,500 lbs. The distribution pattern indicates that the product was sent to one customer in Michigan. The source text explicitly states that the product was never distributed to consumers.

Consumers are not expected to have this product in their homes. Businesses that may have received the product should contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to handle the inventory.

The recalled product

Product
30 Lbs IQF Wild Blueberries, Keep Frozen -10*C
Manufacturer
Maine Wild Blueberry Company
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 (1)

  • 18-JAN-2019

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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