Life-threatening Listeria risk prompts massive frozen blueberry recall across multiple states — Blueberry Recall 2026

The latest blueberry recall 2026 centers on a voluntary removal of roughly 55, 000 pounds of individually quick-frozen (IQF) blueberries after potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination, a move regulators have upgraded to the most serious risk classification. The recall affects industrial and bulk shipments distributed across multiple U. S. states and Canada, and it remains ongoing.

Blueberry Recall 2026: scope and timeline

The recall was initiated on Feb. 12 and was upgraded on Feb. 24, 2026, to a Class I (Class 1) recall — the highest risk level — signaling a reasonable probability that exposure could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The total volume involved is cited as roughly 55, 000 pounds and specifically 55, 689 pounds of IQF blueberries.

What products and lot codes are affected

The affected frozen blueberries were packed in two commercial formats:

• 30-pound corrugated cases containing polyethylene bags (dual-layered design). Lot codes: 2055 B2, 2065 B1 and 2065 B3. Expiration/best-by dates range from July 23, 2027, to July 24, 2027.
• 1, 400-pound totes packed in polyethylene liners placed in Gaylord totes (industrial-grade plastic bags in large bulk-shipping containers). Lot codes: 3305 A1 and 3305 B1, both carrying an expiration/best-by date of Nov. 25, 2027.

Who produced and who flagged the product

The affected IQF blueberries are produced by Willamette Valley Fruit Company and were flagged for recall by Oregon Potato Company. Oregon Potato Company is described as a family-owned business in Salem that specializes in frozen and dehydrated potatoes, vegetables, and fruits. Oregon Potato Company initiated the recall on Feb. 12 and has notified affected consignees by email; the recall was also initiated email and remains ongoing. It is unclear whether consumers purchased the product through other channels. Oregon Potato Company did not respond to a request for comment.

Where the recalled blueberries were distributed

The recalled product was distributed to customers in four U. S. states — Michigan, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin — and also throughout Canada. The blueberries were not sold at retail stores and were moved between businesses within the supply chain.

Why Listeria is a public-health concern and guidance for symptomatic people

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium commonly found in soil, water and food-processing environments and can survive and grow under refrigeration. It can be transmitted where food is harvested and processed in manufacturing or production environments. Consuming items contaminated with Listeria can cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness that ranges from mild to life-threatening.

• Common, mild or non-invasive symptoms listed include aching, fever, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, which may last up to three days.
• The more serious, invasive form of listeriosis can lead to confusion, loss of balance and convulsions, and can be life-threatening for vulnerable groups, including pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.

Regulators advise that anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with listeriosis should consult with a health care provider. The enforcement notice does not offer further consumer guidance about what to do if individuals believe they possess recalled product beyond the notifications sent to consignees.

What to watch next

The recall remains ongoing; additional updates may follow as consignees respond and as regulators continue enforcement activity. Recent notices emphasize the industrial and bulk nature of the shipments, the detailed lot codes and expiration dates listed above, and the heightened risk classification assigned on Feb. 24, 2026. For now, businesses that received the identified lots should follow the recall communications they have been sent and hold or return affected product as instructed.