White Peaches from Moonlight Packing Recalled for Listeria Risk

Plain-English summary

Moonlight Packing Corporation, based in Reedley, California, is recalling 13,069 cases of Peppermint Peach white peaches (4 lbs. per case) due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled peaches are sold under two UPC codes: 8 10248 03087 1 and 8 10248 03163 2.

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness (listeriosis). Individuals with compromised immune systems, pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at heightened risk of severe infection.

The affected peaches were distributed to 38 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico. Specific affected lot codes have been identified and are available on the FDA website. Consumers who have purchased these peaches should not consume them and should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product

UPC 8 10248 03087 1 Peppermint Peach WHITE PEACHES READY TO EAT FROM CALIFORNIA PRODUCE OF U.S.A. NET WT. 4 LBS. MOONLIGHT PACKING CORP. REEDLEY, CALIFORNIA 93654 UPC 8 10248 03163 2 Peppermint Peaches WHITE PEACHES READY TO EAT FROM CALIFORNIA PRODUCE OF U.S.A. NET WT. 4 LBS. M

Manufacturer

Moonlight Packing Corporation

Category

Food — Produce

Hazard

• listeria

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Distribution

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