Frozen Blueberries Recalled in Life-Threatening Listeria Alert
Federal regulators announced that frozen blueberries recalled over suspected Listeria contamination could pose a life-threatening risk. The notice says roughly 55, 000 pounds were affected and that the action was upgraded to a Class 1 recall after a notice first made on Feb. 12.
Recall origin and company
Oregon Potato Company, a family-owned business in Salem that specializes in frozen and dehydrated potatoes, vegetables and fruits, flagged 55, 689 pounds of individually quick-frozen blueberries, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration said. The company identified the product in its supply chain and federal regulators announced the recall.
Frozen Blueberries Recalled: Packaging and Codes
The affected inventory includes 30-pound cases with expiration dates from July 23, 2027, to July 24, 2027, bearing lot codes 2055 B2, 2065 B1 and 2065 B3. Those cases are packaged in polyethylene bags within corrugated cases, described as a specialized dual-layered design.
Regulators also stated that 1, 400-pound totes were affected, with lot codes 3305 A1 and 3305 B1; both totes carry an expiration date of Nov. 25, 2027. Those items are packaged in polyethylene liners within Gaylord totes, which are heavy-duty, industrial-grade plastic bags placed in large bulk-shipping containers.
Distribution across States and Canada
the product was distributed across several U. S. states, including Michigan, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin, and was also moved throughout Canada. The product was not sold directly to consumers in retail stores but instead moved between businesses within the supply chain.
Health risks and symptoms
Regulators upgraded the notice to a Class 1 recall — described in the notice as the most severe risk level by the FDA — and warned that exposure to the potential Listeria monocytogenes "could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. " The notice notes that L. monocytogenes is generally transmitted where food is harvested and processed in manufacturing or production environments.
The notice also states that Listeria monocytogenesis is a disease-causing bacteria that can cause foodborne illness, leading to symptoms such as fever, diarrhea and vomiting.
Recall status and supply chain
The recall was initiated email and remains ongoing. The frozen blueberries recalled include both the roughly 55, 000-pound figure cited in the notice and the more specific 55, 689-pound amount flagged by Oregon Potato Company. Regulators continue to track the affected lot codes and packaging formats as they work through the supply chain.
Federal officials reiterated the warning tied to the Class 1 designation and urged businesses handling the listed lot codes and packaging types to follow recall instructions while the investigation remains active.
