The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-3562-2017·Announced 2017-09-27

Sunopta Recalls Organic Great Value Dark Sweet Cherry Products Due to Listeria

Sunopta Grains and Foods is recalling Organic Great Value Dark Sweet Cherry Products Pitted because testing found Listeria monocytogenes in a finished product sample.

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.

Plain-English summary

Sunopta Grains and Foods is recalling Organic Great Value Dark Sweet Cherry Products Pitted, Net Wt 32 Oz (2 lb) 907 g, distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. The recall was initiated after testing revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a finished product sample.

The affected product is identified by the codes FED722211 and FED722212, with a Best By Date of 08/10/19. The product was distributed to distribution centers in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Ohio.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Organic Great Value Dark Sweet Cherry Products Pitted, Net Wt 32 Oz (2 lb) 907 g, Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR
Manufacturer
SUNOPTA GRAINS AND FOODS
Category
Food — Canned/Preserved Fruits
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)

  • FED722211 and FED722212. Best By Date is 08/10/19.

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

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