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Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
FDA upgrades blueberry recall to highest risk level
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) upgraded a blueberry recall this week to the highest risk level amid concerns of contamination. The FDA raised the recall of 400 boxes that weigh 30 pounds to Class I. The blueberry recall, which took place June 9, was initiated after Alma Pak International LLC of Alma, Ga. received a positive result of listeria monocytogenes during routine testing, according to the FDA. FDA's Class I classification is a 'situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.' The firm shipped the blueberries to one customer in North Carolina. The number of the recall is H-0204-2025. Listeria is a bacteria that can contaminate 'many foods,' according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). People who consume those foods can be infected with the bacteria. The infections are rare, but can be serious, the CDC noted. Pregnant women, newborns, adults older than 65 years and people with weak immune systems can be especially harmed if infected, according to the CDC. The CDC estimates that 1,600 people are infected with listeria each year in the United States and 260 people die from the infection. In early February, around 2 million donuts and along with other baked goods, were recalled due to listeria contamination. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Health
- The Independent
FDA issues recall for 400 boxes of blueberries
Alma Pak International LLC's organic blueberry recall has been elevated to a Class I by the FDA due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The initial recall on June 9 involved 400 boxes, each weighing 30 pounds, after routine testing detected the disease-causing bacteria. A Class I recall signifies the highest risk level, indicating a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from product use. The affected blueberries were shipped to a single customer in North Carolina and are identifiable by lot numbers 13325 G1060 / 13325 G 1096. Listeria infection is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the U.S., and overall food recalls have seen a significant increase in 2024, leading to more hospitalizations and deaths than in 2023.
