The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1562-2017·Announced 2017-03-08

Sunrise Growers Recalls Organic IQF Dark Sweet Cherries for Listeria Risk

Sunrise Growers is recalling organic IQF Dark Sweet Cherries due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall covers 1,800 cases distributed in California.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a score of 4 or higher.

Plain-English summary

Sunrise Growers, Inc. is recalling organic IQF Dark Sweet Cherries because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall involves 1,800 cases of the product, with 900 cartons per lot. The specific codes associated with the recalled product are SWCB62071 PTR160495-28 and SWCB62072 PTR160495-28.

The affected product was distributed in California (CA). The source text does not specify the exact number of units sold or the specific retail locations where the product was available.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots of organic IQF Dark Sweet Cherries should stop using the product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. The recall is being conducted to prevent potential health risks associated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled product

Product
Organic IQF Dark Sweet Cherries, 900 cartons per lot
Manufacturer
Sunrise Growers, Inc
Category
Food — Frozen Fruit
Hazard
Affected units
1,800

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)

  • SWCB62071 PTR160495-28 SWCB62072 PTR160495-28

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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