Frozen Blueberries Recalled 2026: 55,000 Pounds Pulled Over Life-Threatening Listeria Risk
A major blueberry recall is underway. Oregon Potato Company, which owns the Salem, Oregon-based Willamette Valley Fruit Company, voluntarily recalled 55,689 pounds of frozen blueberries on February 12 over potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was elevated to a Class I designation on February 24 — the FDA's highest and most serious risk classification.
Blueberry Recall 2026 Upgraded to FDA's Most Severe Class I Level
A Class I recall indicates that use of or exposure to the affected product can cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The blueberry recall 2026 upgrade to Class I means federal regulators have determined a reasonable probability exists that consumption of the affected frozen blueberries could result in a life-threatening illness.
A food safety and quality assurance manager at Oregon Potato Company told reporters the blueberries were recalled out of an abundance of caution, and the company is working with its customers and the FDA on returning or destroying all affected product. The company has not issued a formal public press release regarding the frozen blueberries recalled.
Which States Are Affected by the Frozen Blueberries Recall
The blueberries were distributed in Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, and Canada. The affected frozen blueberries bear the name Willamette Valley Fruit Company, according to the FDA's enforcement notice. No other states have been confirmed as part of the current blueberry recall 2026 distribution footprint.
Oregon Potato Company confirmed to reporters that all of the affected fruit has been accounted for and is being pulled from the supply chain. The blueberries were sold in bulk and were not released in retail packaging. All affected product is being returned or destroyed in coordination with FDA officials.
Lot Codes and Product Details for the Recalled Frozen Blueberries
The affected items include 30-pound cases with expiration dates from July 23, 2027, to July 24, 2027, bearing lot codes 2055 B2, 2065 B1, and 2065 B3. They are packaged in polyethylene bags within corrugated cases. Regulators also flagged 1,400-pound totes with lot codes 3305 A1 and 3305 B1, both expiring on November 25, 2027, packaged in polyethylene liners within large bulk-shipping Gaylord containers.
Consumers who are unsure whether they have encountered any of the recalled frozen blueberries should check the FDA's enforcement report website directly for the full list of lot codes and best-by dates associated with the blueberry recall 2026.
Did You Eat the Recalled Blueberries? Here Is What the FDA Recommends
Because the recalled blueberries were not sold directly to consumers, individuals may not know if they have consumed any of the affected product. To reduce the risk of foodborne illness, the FDA recommends consumers, restaurants, and retailers wipe up spills immediately, wash hands thoroughly, clean refrigerators, and sanitize all surfaces that may have come into contact with the frozen blueberries recalled.
Listeria is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, older people, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Anyone who believes they may have been exposed to the recalled frozen blueberries and is experiencing symptoms including fever, muscle aches, nausea, or diarrhea should contact a healthcare provider immediately and notify their local health department.
Willamette Valley Fruit Company Background and What Comes Next
The voluntary blueberry recall was first initiated on February 12, 2026, and was communicated to affected customers via email before federal regulators elevated it to Class I status on February 24. The Oregon Potato Company, headquartered in Salem, Oregon, is a regional bulk fruit and vegetable processor that supplies institutional and food service customers across the Pacific Northwest and upper Midwest.
The frozen blueberries recall remains active and ongoing. Businesses that received product under the affected lot codes are urged to cease distribution immediately and contact Oregon Potato Company or the FDA directly. The agency's full enforcement report for recall number H-0522-2026 is publicly available on the FDA website for verification.
