Latest news with #DoehlerDryIngredientSolutions
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
FDA Issues Highest Risk Warning for Fruit Recalled Across the US
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. A recall of a dried fruit product due to potential listeria contamination has been issued the highest risk warning by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC, announced a voluntary recall on July 30 for it Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack, containing five strawberry pouches, five banana pouches, and five apple pouches. The FDA later issued a Class I risk classification for the recall on Wednesday. Newsweek contacted Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC, for comment via its website outside of regular working hours. Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC announced a voluntary recall on July 25 for it Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack due to potential listeria contamination. Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC announced a voluntary recall on July 25 for it Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack due to potential listeria contamination. FDA/Member's Mark Why It Matters A Class I risk classification represents "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," according to the FDA. Listeria infection, or listeriosis, may lead to a range of symptoms in infected individuals. For those experiencing less severe infections, symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, which often last between one and three days, the FDA said. For more severe and potentially life-threatening infections, symptoms may include headaches, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. Severe infections are particularly dangerous for young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. It can also lead to miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women. What To Know The products affected by the recall include the following: Freeze Fried Fruit Variety Fruit Pack (15 Count) - 21,552 boxes - UPC number: 1 93968 50900 2 Lot numbers: 25175, 25176, 25177, 25181, 25182, 25183, 25184, 25186, 25188, 25189, 25190, 25191, 25192, 25196, 25197, 25198, 25199, 25202, 25203, 25204, 25205, 25206 Best-by dates: 06/24/2027, 06/25/2027, 06/26/2027, 06/30/2027, 07/01/2027, 07/02/2027, 07/03/2027, 07/05/2027, 07/07/2027, 07/08/2027, 07/09/2027, 07/10/2027, 07/11/2027, 07/15/2027, 07/16/2027, 07/17/2027, 07/18/2027, 07/21/2027, 07/22/2027, 07/23/2027, 07/24/2027, 07/25/2027 The products were sold in Sam's Club retail stores in 43 states and territories. The affected items were 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, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming. As of July 31, no illnesses had been reported in connection with the consumption of the affected products. What People Are Saying Mary O'Riordan, a professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Michigan Medical School, told Newsweek previously: "Listeria has an unusual capacity to grow at refrigerated temperatures. Although the bacterium can contaminate many types of food, cheeses or deli meats that are kept in cold storage for long periods in stores or at home are a place where listeria can keep growing. "Early symptoms of listeria infection look similar to other common foodborne infections, including fever, diarrhea and vomiting, so it's often not diagnosed right away. Unfortunately, sometimes listeria can spread into the brain and cause more serious illness, like meningitis. In those cases, if people experience headache, stiff neck or confusion, they should seek urgent medical attention." Haley F. Oliver, a professor of food science at Purdue University, told Newsweek previously: "Listeria monocytogenes is a common microorganism that can be found in the natural environment, for example in soil. There are many factors that determine if someone gets listeriosis—a listeria infection. In most instances, an immunocompromised person—so young, old, pregnant or otherwise immunocompromised—must eat contaminated food. The number of bacteria resulting in infection and the amount of time before illness varies considerably. Symptoms vary among people but can include fever, flu-like symptoms, headache, stiff neck, confusion and loss of balance." The FDA says on its website: "Pregnant women and their unborn or newborn baby, adults over the age of 65, and those with weakened immune systems, are all considered to be high-risk groups that are susceptible to the serious and adverse effects of listeriosis." What Happens Next The recall is listed as completed, according to the FDA. Consumers who purchased the recalled products should discard them or return them to Sam's Club for a full refund.
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.
Daily Mail
01-08-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
FDA issues urgent recall of fruit sold in 43 states over contamination with deadly bacteria
Health officials have issued an urgent recall for a fruit product found to be contaminated with a potentially deadly bacteria. Indiana-based Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions is recalling packets of its freeze dried fruit - Member's Mark Freeze Dried Fruit - after the bacteria listeria was detected during testing. The FDA warns consumption of food contaminated with listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. In more serious cases, it can cause confusion, loss of balance and convulsions if it spreads to the nervous system. The freeze dried fruit was sold in individual packets as part of 15-pack variety packs. They were manufactured for the membership-only retailer Sam's Club as part of its Member's Mark brand. The fruit packets - designed for on-the-go snacking and to add to yogurt, granola and smoothies - were sold at Sam's Club stores in 43 states. No illnesses or deaths have been reported to date in the recall, but officials are urging anyone who believes they were sickened by the fruit to report their illness. People have been urged to throw out the contaminated packets or to return it to stores for a full refund. Revealing the recall, FDA officials said testing by Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions had detected the bacteria in its products. The products were distributed between July 1 and July 25 and sold in Sam's Club retail stores. They have use-by dates ranging from June 24 2027 to July 25 2027. The dried fruit packs have been sold in 42 states and Puerto Rica, including 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, Wyoming. The freeze dried fruit was manufactured by Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, which produces a wide range of dry ingredients for the food and beverage industry. Listeria can contaminate everything from raw vegetables, unpasteurized dairy and deli meats, and is behind about 47 recalls every year. In the US, around 1,600 people get sick from Listeria infections each year, leading to 260 or so deaths. In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. The pieces of dried fruit (banana, strawberry and apple) were sold as part of a variety pack designed for on-the-go snacking. Listeria contamination was behind several major recalls last year, including a recall of 10million pounds of beef and poultry used in ready-to-eat meals. It was also behind a major recall of Boar's Head products, with the outbreak leading to 10 deaths and 61 people sickened by tainted deli meat. Consumers with questions on the latest recall may contact Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions customer service.
Miami Herald
01-08-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
Listeria causes a recall of freeze dried fruit from Sam's Clubs across 42 states
Freeze dried fruit got pulled from Sam's Club locations in 42 states and Puerto Rico because they might be contaminated with listeria. Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, which makes Member's Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Packs for Walmart's warehouse club, on Wednesday announced a recall of 22 lots of 15-count boxes. Listeria hits only about 1,600 people in the United States each year, according to the CDC, but about 260 of them die. The most vulnerable people to the worst from listeria are infants and senior citizens. Pregnant women can suffer miscarriages and stillbirths. Usually, people suffer flu-like symptoms, fever, headaches, muscle stiffness, sometimes confusion and/or seizures. The company-written, FDA-posted recall notice said Doehler 'discovered the problem via internal testing of its products. The products were distributed between July 1, 2025 and July 25 and sold in Sam's Club retail stores.' This covers lot Nos. 25175-25177; 25181-25184; 25186; 25188-25192; 25196-25199; and 25202-25206. These lots went to Sam's Club locations in: Florida; California; North Carolina; South Carolina; Missouri; Texas; Georgia; Illinois; Pennsylvania; Mississippi; Alabama; Arizona; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; Hawaii; Iowa; Idaho; Indiana; Kansas; Louisiana; Maryland; Maine; Michigan; Minnesota; Montana; North Dakota; South Dakota; Nebraska; Nevada; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New Mexico; New York; Ohio; Oklahoma; Tennessee; Utah; Virginia; Wisconsin; West Virginia; Wyoming; and Puerto Rico. If you have any of the recalled packs, either throw them away or return to to Sam's Club for a refund. Direct any questions about the recall to Doehler at 770-387-0451, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time.
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.
