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Epoch Times
04-08-2025
- Health
- Epoch Times
Freeze-Dried Fruit Sold at Sam's Club Stores Recalled Nationwide
Georgia-based Dohler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC, is recalling its dried fruit products due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, the company said in a July 31 announcement published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The product—Member's Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack—was sold in 15-count boxes. The items were distributed between July 1 and July 25 via Sam's Club retail stores across 43 states.
USA Today
02-08-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Freeze-dried fruit sold at Sam's Club recalled over listeria risk
Boxes of freeze-dried fruit sold at Sam's Club retail stores have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notice. Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC issued the recall for Member's Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack 15-count boxes due to the potential contamination of the organism that can "cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems," the FDA notice says. As of Thursday, July 31, the date the recall was published, no illnesses have been reported due to the possible contamination. The freeze-dried fruit was shipped to distribution centers in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Wyoming. How was the possible listeria found? According to the notice, the Cartersville, Georgia-based company discovered the possible listeria via internal testing of its products. The recalled freeze-dried fruit was distributed between July 1 and July 25 and sold in Sam's Club retail locations. The products were packaged in foil pouches inside a corrugated box, which had the lot number and expiration date located on the bottom, according to the notice. What freeze-dried fruit products were recalled? The recalled products are all 15-count Member's Mark Freeze-Dried Fruit Variety Packs with the UPC 1 93968 50900 2 and use-by dates ranging from June 24, 2027, to July 25, 2027, according to the notice. What are symptoms of listeria infection? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptoms of listeria infection include: The FDA warns that while healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms, such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, a listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. What should consumers do if they have the recalled freeze-dried fruit? Consumers who have the recalled freeze-dried fruit in their possession should not consume the product, according to the FDA, adding that they "should discard it and may visit any Sam's Club for a full refund." Anyone with questions can contact Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC's Customer Service at 770-387-0451 from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
Newsweek
31-07-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Freeze Dried Fruit Recall With Possible 'Fatal Infections' Warning
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC initiated a nationwide recall of its Member's Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack after internal testing discovered contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially life-threatening bacterium. Why It Matters The affected products were distributed to Sam's Club locations in over 40 states from July 1 to July 25, 2025, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alert published on July 31. So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall. Listeria monocytogenes is known to cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness particularly dangerous for vulnerable populations like young children, the elderly, and pregnant women. Healthy people typically experience short-term ailments such as fever, headaches and diarrhea, but the infection can be fatal in people with compromised immune systems. The FDA and USDA have stressed that resourceful recall systems are critical for minimizing the impact of foodborne illnesses on public health and for maintaining consumer confidence in the food supply chain. A photo of a Member's Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack 15-count box recalled due to Listeria contamination. A photo of a Member's Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack 15-count box recalled due to Listeria contamination. FDA/Member's Mark What To Know The recall affects Member's Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack, sold in 15-count boxes with the UPC code 1 93968 50900 2. Affected products carry lot numbers ranging from 25175 to 25206 and have use-by dates from June 24, 2027, to July 25, 2027. The products were packaged in foil pouches inside a corrugated box, with the lot number and expiration date located on the bottom. These were distributed in Sam's Club stores across the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Wyoming. The contamination was identified during routine internal product testing by Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC. Following confirmation, and in line with FDA protocols, the company initiated a voluntary recall and coordinated with federal officials to notify the public and retail partners. Consumers who purchased the recalled product should not eat it. They are instructed to dispose of the product immediately and may obtain a full refund at any Sam's Club location. Additional questions can be directed to Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC's Customer Service at (770) 387-0451, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. What People Are Saying Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC, in a statement to the FDA on July 30: "Consumers who possess the recalled product should not consume it. They are advised to discard the product and can visit any Sam's Club location for a full refund." What Happens Next Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC, is working with retailers and the FDA to remove affected products from the supply chain. Consumers are expected to continue receiving updates via the FDA and company channels if further risks are identified. Federal authorities remind the public to monitor food recall alerts and properly clean surfaces that have come into contact with the recalled product to prevent cross-contamination.
