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Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
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: Fever Flu-like symptoms, such as muscle aches and fatigue Headache Stiff neck Confusion Loss of balance Seizures 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. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Freeze-dried fruit sold at Sam's Club recalled Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
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: Fever Flu-like symptoms, such as muscle aches and fatigue Headache Stiff neck Confusion Loss of balance Seizures 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. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Freeze-dried fruit sold at Sam's Club recalled
CBS News
01-08-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Freeze dried fruit sold at Sam's Club recalled due to listeria contamination
Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC is recalling boxes of Member's Mark freeze dried fruit due to potential listeria contamination, which can lead to serious illness. In an alert Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the company discovered the problem affecting some 15-count boxes of "Member's Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack" after internal product testing. So far, no illnesses have been reported. The recalled boxes are marked with UPC 1 93968 50900 2 and included varied lot codes and use-by dates, which can be found listed on the FDA's website. The product was distributed between July 1 and July 25, 2025, and sold in Sam's Club retail stores in 42 states, which are listed below. Officials are urging people not to eat the product. Consumers should discard it and visit any Sam's Club for a full refund, the FDA says. Listeria infections are caused by eating food contaminated with a bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes. Symptoms can include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, the FDA said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that people may also experience a stiff neck and flu-like symptoms, such as muscle aches and fatigue. Some people are at higher risk of severe cases and even death, including those who are pregnant, newborns, adults 65 or older, and those with weakened immune systems. Here is the list states where the products were sold: Consumers with questions may contact the company's customer service department at 1-770-387-0451, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
Miami Herald
29-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Walmart's Sam's Club makes bold move to steal Costco customers
Considering Walmart's (WMT) domination in the retail space, it's probably reasonable to expect that Sam's Club, its membership warehouse offering, would be able to compete with Costco (COST) . However, that's not actually the case. As of Q1 2025, Costco held 77.7% of the market share for the warehouse club industry, per data from CSIMarket. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Part of Costco's advantage may be that it was first to the game. It began in 1976 as Price Club, eventually opening the first Costco in 1983 and then merging the two businesses. Walmart was quick to follow once Costco launched, also starting Sam's Club in 1983. But Costco's experience with Price Club gave it eight additional years of opportunity to experiment and innovate, which may be a contributing factor to the company's success. Because of the significant gap between the two, Sam's Club is constantly under pressure to find ways to compete with Costco and potentially spirit its customers away. Related: Costco makes a bold move to compete with Amazon One key way it does that is by undercutting Costco on membership price and running annual specials that make a membership very affordable. Sam's Club's current promotion, which runs through June 30, allows new customers to join for $30. Now Sam's is trying something new by taking aim at Costco's famously affordable food court - and it just might make a dent in the warehouse giant's sales. Image source: Beth Hall/Bloomberg via Getty Images In May, Sam's Club decided to launch an unusual service: pizza delivery. Much like Costco, Sam's Club has a food court that serves inexpensive eats like hot dogs, pizza, pretzels, yogurt, and drinks. A new service the retailer added in May allows members to use the Sam's Club app to order a Members Mark 16-inch pizza and schedule a delivery window or pay a few extra dollars for express service. For Plus members, delivery is free when they place an order over $50, while Club members pay $12. The pizza itself retails for $8.98, and customers can choose from pepperoni, cheese and four-meat options. Costco charges $9.99 for a pizza of the same size. After a month, Sam's Club says that the new service is a grand success. Related: Walmart delivers Amazon some really bad news "Since launching pizza delivery in late May, we've been encouraged by the strong response from members," said a Sam's Club statement to FOX Business. "Early performance has exceeded expectations, with robust demand, high repeat order rates, and enthusiastic feedback from members seeking affordable, high-quality meals delivered hot and fresh," it said. Sam's Club is not only making a move to undercut Costco's pizza prices, but also taking aim at pizza delivery shops in general, where pies have become more expensive in recent years. For example, a large pepperoni pizza from Domino's is $17.49, while the same pizza from Papa John's is $18.53 including delivery fees. More on retail: Walmart takes a key stace on a highly controversial topicTarget unveils Amazon-style revival plan to win back customersWalmart's Sam's Club leans into alarming consumer trend In an economy where people are pulling back on unnecessary spending and looking for the best deal possible to feed their families, Sam's has a clear advantage here - and you don't even have to go to the store to get it. Costco does offer its own large pizza deal, as mentioned above, but it does not offer any kind of delivery. Instacart can get it for you if you are ordering other things using that service, but naturally that comes with an additional fee, defeating the purpose of getting the cheap pizza deal in the first place. While this move may not rake market share away from Costco by the fistful, it is a small way through which Sam's Club stands to gain - and a lot of small moves, when added up, can make quite an impact. Related: Walmart, Kroger recall dangerous ready-to-eat meals The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Fox News
10-06-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Sam's Club nearly done with plan to remove 40 harmful ingredients from its food and drink
Heeding the call of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to remove synthetic dyes from the foods and beverages of Americans, Sam's Club is one of the latest organizations to hop on board. The brand's "Made Without" initiative has reached 96% of its goal of removing artificial colors, additives, dyes and high-fructose corn syrup from its Member's Mark food and beverages, its private brand. The "Made Without" initiative lists 40 ingredients that the membership-based warehouse hopes to remove by 2025. "This accomplishment underscores how Sam's Club prioritizes what matters most to members, by aligning its offerings with evolving dietary preferences and developing products made with simpler, more recognizable ingredients," Sam's Club announced in a press release. "It also highlights the Member's Mark brand's broader purpose — to provide access to a better quality of life — through high-quality products made without certain ingredients," the release also noted. Sam's Club pointed to the demands of its customers, noting that 72% of its members surveyed are "actively seeking minimally processed foods" and 90% want to either "live or aspire to live a healthier lifestyle." The Make America Healthy Again Commission, chaired by Sec. Kennedy, released a recent report assessing chronic diseases, particularly those suffered by children. The report said that nearly 70% of calories consumed by American children come from ultraprocessed foods, which are "high in added sugars, chemical additives, and saturated fats, while lacking sufficient intakes of fruits and vegetables." Ultraprocessed foods have been linked to chronic diseases, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and certain cancers, the report states. Julie Barber, chief merchant at Sam's Club, said in the press release that the company takes "pride in the high-quality ingredients that go into our products." "What truly differentiates us are the ingredients we consciously leave out … Our 'Made Without' commitment underscores our aspiration to be members' go-to destination for quality at a disruptive value," said Barber. Aside from food, the "Made Without" list also includes phthalates, which are commonly used in personal care products, food packaging and synthetic fabrics. "Continuous exposure to certain phthalates can trigger hormone dysregulation and reproductive and developmental problems for babies in-utero and infants," noted the MAHA report. "The FDA has restricted the use of several phthalates in food packaging and industry has discontinued use over time." Fox News Digital reached out to Walmart, owner of Sam's Club, for further comment.
