The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1694-2013·Announced 2013-07-17

Lipari Foods Recalls Cherry Berry Delight Mix Due to Listeria Risk

Lipari Foods is recalling 63 cases of Cherry Berry Delight mix due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed across nine states.

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 minimum score of 4, and the source text explicitly states that Listeria monocytogenes can cause 'serious and sometimes fatal infections,' meeting the criteria for a score of 5 due to the potential for death.

Plain-English summary

Lipari Foods, Inc. is recalling 63 cases of Item Number 365172, described as Bags Mix Cherry Berry Delight PP. The product is packaged in 9.5 oz clear plastic bags with a black label on the front and a nutritional label on the back. The specific UPC number is 094776110209.

The recall is being issued because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths.

The affected lot numbers are 08201304 and 30201304, with best-by dates of 4/8/2014 and 4/30/2014. The product was distributed in Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot numbers and dates and dispose of the product if found.

The recalled product

Product
Item Number: 365172 Item Description: BAGS MIX CHERRY BERRY DELIGHT PP Case Pack: 12 Package Size: 9.5 OZ Clear Plastic Bag (Black Label on Front, Nutritional Label on Back) UPC Number: 094776110209
Manufacturer
Lipari Foods, Inc.
Hazard
Affected units
63

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 (3)

  • Lot Numbers: 08201304
  • 30201304 Best By Dates: 4/8/2014
  • 4/30/2014

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 52 recalled by Lipari 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 52 products in this recall →