The Scenic Fruit Company of Gresham, Oregon is recalling frozen organic pineapples and frozen fruit mixes containing organic pineapple due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
There is concern that consumers will have the recalled fruit at home as the best before date extends into 2024.
The recall is being initiated in response to Sunrise Growers Inc.’s recall due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The Sunrise Growers Inc. recall affected several major brands across the country. The full recall can be found here.
The recalled products were sold nationwide at Trader Joe’s retail and health food stores in California, Illinois, Indiana, Florida, Maryland, Oregon and Texas.
Recalled products:
| brand name | product name | net weight. | UPC | Best If UseDates Best If UseDates | Lot no. | Distributed in States |
| Cadia | organic pineapple | 10 ounces | 815369014540 | 05/12/2024 08.09.2024 | B2243316C0305067 | CA, IL, IN, FL, MD, OR and TX. |
| Trader Joe’s | Organic tropical fruit mix (pineapple, banana, strawberry, mango) | 16 ounces | 00511919 | 04/24/24 4/8/24 10/13/24 11/04/24 | B22098297C20171035C20450103C20511124 | nationwide |
At the time this recall was published, there were no medical conditions associated with this voluntary recall.
Consumers should not consume the recalled products. Consumers who have purchased the Products are urged to destroy them or return them to the point of sale for a full refund.
About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled, but it can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten one of the recalled cheeses and has developed symptoms of Listeria infection should see a doctor and inform their doctors of possible Listeria exposure.
Additionally, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should watch out for symptoms in the coming weeks, as it can take up to 70 days after exposure to listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.
Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle pain, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Special laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infection, which can resemble other diseases.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people with weakened immune systems such as cancer patients are particularly at risk of developing serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, and other complications. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can result in premature birth, neonatal infection, or even stillbirth.
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