Frozen Blueberries Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination

Plain-English summary

Oregon Potato Company LLC is recalling approximately 55,689 pounds of IQF (individually quick frozen) blueberry products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product consists of 30-pound cases and 1,400-pound totes of frozen blueberries, product of USA, packaged in polyethylene bags within corrugated cases or polyethylene liners within Gaylord totes.

The recall affects lot codes 2055 B2, 2065 B1, and 2065 B3 on 30-pound cases, and lot codes 3305 A1 and 3305 B1 on 1,400-pound totes. Expiration dates or best-by dates range from July 23, 2027 to November 25, 2027. The product was distributed in Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, and in Canada.

This is an FDA Class I recall, indicating the product poses a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious, potentially life-threatening infections, particularly in pregnant women, new mothers, the elderly, and others with weakened immune systems.

Consumers and businesses should not eat the product. Those who have the product should dispose of it in a sanitary manner or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The product was not sold to consumers from retail stores.

The recalled product

Product

IQF Blueberry (30lbs. cases and 1400 lbs. totes), product of USA. Product is packaged in polyethylene bag within a corrugated 30lbs. case or packaged in polyethylene liner within a Gaylord 1400lbs. tote. Product was not sold to consumers from retail stores. Willamette Valley Fru

Manufacturer

Oregon Potato Company LLC

Category

Food — Frozen berries

Hazard

• listeria

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