Bagged peaches recalled over potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Plain-English summary

Peaches in 2 lb (32 oz) bags are being recalled under UPC 8 98429 00209 1, distributed by Moonlight Packing Corp. of Reedley, California, and under UPC 0 11110 18174 9, distributed by The Kroger Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio.

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

The recall covers 46,048 cases at 12 two-pound bags 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. 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 98429 00209 1 PEACHES PRODUCE OF U.S.A. NET WT 2 LB (32 OZ) 907 g DISTRIBUTED BY MOONLIGHT PACKING CORP. REEDLEY, CALIFORNIA 93654 UPC 0 11110 18174 9 PEACHES PRODUCE OF USA NET WT 32 OZ (2 LB) 907g DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202

Manufacturer

Moonlight Packing Corporation

Category

Food — Fresh produce

Hazard

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

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