FDA recalls over 2 million donuts from shelves for listeria
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for 60 baked products, including a variety of doughnuts, over concerns of potential listeria contamination.
The recall, which impacts approximately 2 million baked goods, was issued for products manufactured by FGF Brands, a pastry wholesaler that distributes baked goods within the U.S. and Canada, according to the FDA report. The reason for the recall, meanwhile, is listed as 'potential for contamination with listeria monocytogenes."
Recalled products include a variety of filled and flavored donuts, cinnamon sticks, French crullers, and fritters, some of which are also sold at Dunkin' and were produced before Dec. 13, 2024, according to the report.
While the recall was initially issued on Jan. 7, it was upgraded to Class II on Wednesday. Class II is defined as 'a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote," according to the FDA's website.
The FDA did not specify the next steps for consumers, and FGF Brands did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment. Customers can reach the company via telephone at 905-761-3333 or via email at info@fgfbrands.com, according to details mentioned on their website.
A full list of products can be found on the FDA's website.
Listeriosis, or listeria poisoning, is a foodborne bacterial infection most commonly caused by the bacterium listeria monocytogenes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially to older adults, people with weak immune systems, and pregnant women.
The CDC estimates that the disease impacts 1,600 Americans each year, with approximately 260 people dying from those infections, making what they report as the third leading cause of death from foodborne illnesses.
Symptoms include, per the CDC:
Fever
Muscle aches
Headache
Stiff neck
Confusion
Loss of balance
Convulsions
Diarrhea
Other gastrointestinal symptoms
Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery and/or life-threatening infection of newborn infants
Death
People in higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care.
Contributing: Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Donut recall: FDA recalls over 2 million donuts for listeria
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