Summary
The FDA has classified a recall of frozen blueberries sold in four U.S. states and Canada as a Class I, which means it carries the highest risk. The blueberries might be contaminated with a harmful bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes, which can pose serious health risks to certain groups of people.
Key Facts
- The frozen blueberries were recalled by Oregon Potato Company on February 12, 2026.
- The FDA gave this recall a Class I classification on February 24, 2026, which is the most serious level.
- The berries might have Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause listeriosis.
- Symptoms of listeriosis include aching, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
- The recalled blueberries were not sold in stores but distributed in Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, and Canada.
- 55,689 pounds of the berries were affected, packaged in 30-pound and 1,400-pound containers.
- The affected lot numbers for 30-pound cases are 2055 B2, 2065 B1, and 2065 B3, with expiration dates in 2027.
- The lot numbers for 1,400-pound containers are 3305 A1 and 3305 B1, expiring in November 2027.
