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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated May 1, 2019 (7 years ago)

30 Lbs IQF Wild Blueberries recall

Recalled by Maine Wild Blueberry Company · Machias, ME, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Customer found Listeria Monocytogenes in Blueberries after internal sampling. Product was never distributed to consumers.

Pathogen: Listeria

Listeria monocytogenes can grow even in the fridge and is especially dangerous in pregnancy.

The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.

What was recalled

30 Lbs IQF Wild Blueberries, Keep Frozen -10*C

Quantity: 1350cases / 40,500 lbs

Food: Berries

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

18-JAN-2019

Where it was sold

Michigan

FDA's distribution note: One Customer in Michigan

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Maine Wild Blueberry Company
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
May 1, 2019
In FDA report of
Jun 26, 2019
Terminated
Jul 19, 2021
FDA recall number
F-1461-2019 · event 82789
Official record
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