FDA Issues Class I Recall for Organic Blueberries
FDA blueberry recall listeria alert issued as 400 cartons of Alma Pak’s organic blueberries face Class I recall over contamination risk.
The FDA formally designated the voluntary recall as Class I on July 1st, citing a high probability of serious health impacts, even though it began on June 9.
Which Products Are Involved?
- Alma Pak International LLC is the brand.
- Product: Blueberries that are organic
- Each package weighs thirty pounds.
- 400 boxes in all were recalled.
- 13325 G1060 and 13325 G1096 are the lot numbers.
- Delivered to: North Carolina
What made it memorable?
The FDA initiated the recall after routine quality testing found listeria monocytogenes in a finished blueberry product. The finding sparked immediate concern due to the bacteria’s potential to provide serious health risks, especially to those who are more susceptible.
Explain Listeria.
Serious and even fatal infections can be caused by Listeria monocytogenes, especially in:
- Young children
- Elderly people
- Pregnant women
- People with weakened immune systems
Typical symptoms and indicators consist of:
- high fever
- Headaches that hurt
- Muscle stiffness
- Nausea and pain in the abdomen
- Experiencing diarrhea
Pregnancy-related infections can cause miscarriage or stillbirth.
How Do You Proceed?
Do not eat blueberries if you think you bought them under the impacted lot numbers. Return them to the store where you bought them, or dispose of them properly. Customers should get in touch with a healthcare professional right away if they have any health concerns.
Source: MassLive
