Scenic Fruit Company, of Gresham, OR, is recalling frozen organic pineapple and frozen fruit blends containing organic pineapple because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
There is concern that consumers have the recalled fruit in their homes because the best-by dates stretch into 2024.
The recall is being initiated in response to Sunrise Growers Inc.’s recall because of the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The Sunrise Growers Inc. recall involved multiple major brands across the nation. The full recall can be found here.
The recalled products were sold at Trader Joe’s retail stores, nationwide, and Health Food stores in California, Illinois, Indiana, Florida, Maryland, Oregon and Texas.
Recalled products:
| Brand Name | Product Name | Net Wt. | UPC | Best By DateBest If UseDates BestBefore Date | Lot No. | Distributed in States |
| Cadia | Organic Pineapple | 10 oz | 815369014540 | 05/12/2024 09/08/2024 |
B2243316C0305067 | CA, IL, IN, FL, MD, OR, and TX. |
| Trader Joe’s | Organic Tropical Fruit Blend(Pineapple, Banana, Strawberry, Mango) | 16 oz | 00511919 | 04/24/24 08/04/24 10/13/24 11/04/24 |
B22098297C20171035C20450103C20511124 | Nationwide |
As of the posting of this recall, there have been no illnesses associated with this voluntary recall.
Consumers should not consume the recalled products. Consumers who have purchased the products are urged to destroy or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled cheese and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.
Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.
Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, and other complications. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
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