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Frozen Blueberries Recalled in Several States Under FDA’s Highest Risk Level
- On Feb. 12, The Oregon Potato Company recalled 55,689 pounds of IQF blueberries, and federal officials later upgraded the recall to Class I due to serious health risks.
- Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes prompted the recall, as L. monocytogenes can grow at refrigeration temperatures and resist freezing, raising contamination risks.
- The product was packed in cardboard cases and large industrial totes and reached recipients in Michigan, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin without direct retail sales.
- The FDA warned high‑risk groups including pregnant women and their unborn or newborn babies, adults over the age of 65, and people with weakened immune systems that listeriosis can be life‑threatening and advised calling 888‑SAFEFOOD if sick.
- Beyond the recalled blueberries, L. monocytogenes can cross-contaminate other foods, and listeriosis can cause severe neurological symptoms like headaches, loss of balance, and convulsions.
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