Blueberry Recall: Oregon Potato Company pulls frozen blueberries after Listeria upgrade
Federal regulators have expanded a blueberry recall that now carries the most serious classification, a move that matters because the contaminated product could cause life-threatening illness. The blueberry recall affects tens of thousands of pounds of individually quick-frozen fruit distributed across multiple states and into Canada.
Oregon Potato Company upgrade to Class I in Blueberry Recall
The recall was initiated on Feb. 12 by Oregon Potato Company, a family-owned business based in Salem that specializes in frozen and dehydrated potatoes, vegetables and fruits. Regulators upgraded the action to a Class I recall on a Tuesday this week, a classification that warns exposure to Listeria monocytogenes could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. A notice in the record carries the timestamp February 26, 2026 / 4: 15 PM ET.
Scale and packaging detail: 55, 689 pounds, 30-pound cases and 1, 400-pound totes
The documents enumerate the total as 55, 689 pounds of individually quick-frozen blueberries; the quantity has also been described elsewhere as more than 55, 000 pounds and nearly 56, 000 pounds. Affected items include 30-pound cases and 1, 400-pound totes. The 30-pound cases bear expiration dates from July 23, 2027, to July 24, 2027 and lot codes 2055 B2, 2065 B1 and 2065 B3; those cases are packaged in polyethylene bags inside corrugated cases with a specialized dual-layered design. The 1, 400-pound totes carry lot codes 3305 A1 and 3305 B1 and both expire on Nov. 25, 2027; these are packaged in polyethylene liners within Gaylord totes, described as heavy-duty, industrial-grade plastic bags placed in large bulk-shipping containers.
Distribution across Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin and Canada; not sold at retail
The product was distributed in Michigan, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin, and was also shipped throughout Canada. The recalled blueberries were not sold directly to consumers in retail stores but were moved between businesses within the supply chain. It is unclear in the provided context whether consumers may have purchased the product through other channels.
Health threat from Listeria monocytogenes and listed symptoms
Regulators say the recalled product is potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The context material notes that L. monocytogenes is generally transmitted where food is harvested and processed in manufacturing or production environments. Illness from the bacteria, listeriosis, can produce milder symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. More severe infections can be life-threatening and include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. Populations highlighted as most at risk in the materials include newborns, pregnant women, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems.
Recall process, company response and next steps
The recall was initiated by email and remains ongoing. The upgrade to a Class I recall signals a reasonable probability that exposure could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and Oregon Potato Co. did not immediately respond to requests for comment in the materials, and Oregon Potato Company likewise did not respond to a request for comment in the provided context.
