Sunrise Growers Inc., a subsidiary of SunOpta Inc., has issued a voluntary recall of multiple frozen fruit products and fruit blends due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects products distributed at various retailers, including grocery chains in North Carolina.
The affected products include:
– Aldi: Season’s Choice Tropical Blend distributed to select distribution centers or stores in AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, and WV from October 11, 2022, to May 22, 2023.
– Target: Good & Gather Organic Cherries and Berries Fruit Blend, Good & Gather Dark Sweet Whole Pitted Cherries, Good & Gather Mango Strawberry Blend, Good & Gather Mixed Fruit Blend, Good & Gather Mango Chunks, Good & Gather Blueberries, and Good & Gather Triple Berry Blend distributed nationwide from October 14, 2022, to May 22, 2023.
– Trader Joe’s: Scenic Fruit Company expanded the recall of Organic Tropical Fruit Blend to include 16oz bags that were distributed nationwide with ‘Best By’ dates of 04/24/24, 08/04/24, 10/13/24, 11/04/24. Different lots of the Organic Tropical Fruit Blend were also recalled in the recent Hepatitis A outbreak.
– Walmart: Great Value Mixed Fruit, Great Value Dark Sweet Cherries, and Great Value Mango Chunks sold at stores in AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WV, and WY from January 19, 2023, to June 13, 2023.
– Whole Foods: 365 Organic Tropical Fruit Medley, 365 Organic Pineapple Chunks, 365 Pineapple Chunks, 365 Organic Whole Strawberries, 365 Organic Slice Strawberries and Bananas, and 365 Organic Blackberries distributed to select stores throughout the US from November 1, 2022, to June 21, 2023.
– AWG (Associated Wholesale Grocers): Best Choice Pitted Red Tart Cherries Unsweetened distributed to select distribution centers or stores in KS, MO, NE, and OK from April 5, 2023, to May 4, 2023.
The recall is linked to pineapple provided by a third-party supplier, according to the FDA recall notice. However, there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of Listeria infection may include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Pregnant women infected with Listeria can experience miscarriages or stillbirths.
Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled products are advised not to consume them. Instead, they should return the products to the store for a refund or dispose of them properly.
For further information or inquiries, consumers can contact Sunrise Growers Inc. via email at [email protected] or by calling 1.888.490.5591 from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
The full recall notice can be found on the FDA website for more details.
What actions should consumers take if they have purchased the affected products from Sunrise Growers Inc.
The company Sunrise Growers Inc., a subsidiary of SunOpta Inc., has announced a voluntary recall of several frozen fruit products and fruit blends due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall applies to products that were distributed at various retailers, including grocery chains in the state of North Carolina.
The affected items are as follows:
– Aldi: Season’s Choice Tropical Blend, which was distributed to select distribution centers or stores in several states including Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia. The distribution took place between October 11, 2022, and May 22, 2023.
– Target: The following products from their Good & Gather brand – Organic Cherries and Berries Fruit Blend, Dark Sweet Whole Pitted Cherries, Mango Strawberry Blend, Mixed Fruit Blend, Mango Chunks, Blueberries, and Triple Berry Blend. These items were distributed nationwide between October 14, 2022, and May 22, 2023.
– Trader Joe’s: Scenic Fruit Company has expanded its recall of Organic Tropical Fruit Blend to include 16oz bags that were distributed nationwide. The affected bags have ‘Best By’ dates of 04/24/24, 08/04/24, 10/13/24, and 11/04/24. Additionally, different lots of the Organic Tropical Fruit Blend were also recalled.
Consumers who have purchased any of the aforementioned products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of them properly. Customers with further questions or concerns can contact Sunrise Growers Inc. for more information.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, especially in young children, frail or elderly people, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. In pregnant women, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection in the newborn.
