Fruit Fresh Up, Inc.

Recall #F-0971-2022 · Initiated 2022-03-18

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. is recalling several brands of pineapple products sold in New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. This is considered a serious recall (Class I) because the contamination could cause illness.

Who is at risk

Everyone should be concerned, but people who are pregnant, very young, elderly, or have weakened immune systems are at highest risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

Check your home for any of the recalled pineapple products listed above and do not eat them. You can either throw them away or return them to the store where you purchased them. If you've eaten these products and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or digestive issues, contact your doctor and mention the recall.

Product

1. Wegmans 32oz Pineapple Spears 2. Fresh Harvest 18oz Pineapple Spears 3. Fresh Harvest 6# Pine Bucket 4. Tops Small Pineapple 5. Lexington Co-op 10oz Pineapple chunks 6. Lexington Co-op 32oz Pineapple Spears 7. EDU Kids 2 oz. Pineapple tidbits

Reason for recall

may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Quantity affected

39,232 units total

Distribution

NY, MA, PA

Lot / code info

BBD 03/05/22 through 03/23/2022 1. UPC: 077890251843 2. UPC: 64779300397 3. UPC: 64779300011 4. BBD: 3/5/22 to BBD: 3/22/22 5. UPC: 64779300372 6. UPC: 64779300401 7. UPC: 64779300048

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone

Terminated

2023-08-21