Packaged yellow peaches recalled over potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Plain-English summary

Yellow peaches in 4 lb packs from Moonlight Packing Corporation of Reedley, California, are being recalled under UPC 8 10248 03165 6 and UPC 8 98429 00220 6.

The reason given in the enforcement record is potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall covers 483,973 cases at 4 lbs per case, across a long list of lots recorded in the enforcement record including 01PCLC, 03PCAF, 106PCLF, 113PCAF, 113PCLF, 129PCLF, 134PCLF and 142PCLF. Domestic distribution covered Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey and other states, with foreign distribution to Canada and Mexico. The FDA has classified the action as Class I, its most serious category.

Consumers who have peaches matching these lots should not eat them and should follow the retailer's return instructions. Anyone who has eaten them and feels unwell should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product

UPC 8 10248 03165 6 YELLOW Peaches PRODUCE OF U.S.A. NET WT. 4 LBS. MOONLIGHT PACKING CORP. REEDLEY, CALIFORNIA 93654 UPC 8 98429 00220 6 YELLOW Peaches from California PRODUCE OF U.S.A. NET WT. 4 LBS. MOONLIGHT PACKING CORP. REEDLEY, CALIFORNIA 93654

Manufacturer

Moonlight Packing Corporation

Category

Food — Fresh produce

Hazard

• listeria
• pathogen
• class-i
• fresh-fruit

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