PSA: Listeria found in stone fruits

[kenny]

Costco, Trader Joe's, Kroger, Walmart, Sam's Club has sold peaches, apricots, plums, nectarines, and pluots that may be contaminated with Listera.

Listera is a dangerous thing, especially if pregnant, young or old or have weak immune system.
Don't eat the fruit.
Throw it away or return it ...

http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/22/health/costco-fruit-recall/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

 

[iLander]

Oh, for crying out loud. We ate tons of them, but I was looking forward to more. Guess I'll pass.

 

[kenny]

Oh, for crying out loud. We ate tons of them, but I was looking forward to more. Guess I'll pass.

The report says it's only stone fruits from one packer, which has sold to the above stores.
Presumably fruit from other retailers is not suspect ... if so they would have said so.

I think this alert will lower demand so prices for stone fruit at all stores may plummet, making this the best summer to gorge on them.

 

[iLander]

Oh, for crying out loud. We ate tons of them, but I was looking forward to more. Guess I'll pass.

The report says it's only stone fruits from one packer, which has sold to the above stores.
Presumably fruit from other retailers is not suspect ... if so they would have said so.

I think this alert will lower demand so prices for stone fruit at all stores may plummet, making this the best summer to gorge on them.

Kenny's always working the angles!

 

[kenny]

Oh, for crying out loud. We ate tons of them, but I was looking forward to more. Guess I'll pass.

The report says it's only stone fruits from one packer, which has sold to the above stores.
Presumably fruit from other retailers is not suspect ... if so they would have said so.

I think this alert will lower demand so prices for stone fruit at all stores may plummet, making this the best summer to gorge on them.

Kenny's always working the angles!

That's why I have so much sparkle and fire.

 

[iLander]

Oh, for crying out loud. We ate tons of them, but I was looking forward to more. Guess I'll pass.

The report says it's only stone fruits from one packer, which has sold to the above stores.
Presumably fruit from other retailers is not suspect ... if so they would have said so.

I think this alert will lower demand so prices for stone fruit at all stores may plummet, making this the best summer to gorge on them.

Kenny's always working the angles!

That's why I have so much sparkle and fire.

Nah, I figured that pic was a bit much, even for me, and edited it out.

Going with this reply:

I always liked your sparkly personality, Kenny.

 

[kenny]

iLander, you're pretty sparkly yourself.

FWIW here is the FDA press release dated Saturday July 19. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm405943.htm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 19, 2014 - Wawona Packing Company of Cutler, Calif is voluntarily recalling certain lots of whole peaches (white and yellow), nectarines (white and yellow), plums and pluots packed between June 1, 2014 through July 12,2014 due to the potential of the products being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Wawona Packing has notified retailers of the specific lots being recalled. No other products are impacted by this recall. No illnesses have been linked to this recall to date.

Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The recalled products were shipped directly to retailers and wholesalers who resell the products. Because we do not know the locations of the companies that purchased the products from our direct customers, the company is issuing a nationwide recall. Consumers can identify the recalled products by the information provided in the attached list and photographs. Anyone who has the recalled products in their possession should not consume them and should discard them. Consumers with questions may contact Wawona Packing at 1-888-232-9912, M-F, 8am-5pm ET , or visit www.wawonapacking.comdisclaimer icon for a copy of this press release.

Wawona Packing has already notified its business customers and requested that they remove the recalled products from commerce. Wawona Packing is voluntarily recalling these products in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

The recall was initiated based on internal company testing. The company shut down the implicated packing lines, retrofitted equipment, sanitized the facility and retested. Subsequent daily test results have been negative.

"We are aware of no illnesses related to the consumption of these products" said Brent Smittcamp, President of Wawona Packing Co. " By taking the precautionary step of recalling product, we will minimize even the slightest risk to public health, and that is our priority."

 

[ruby59]

According to our home news in Rhode Island, it was also sold at Stop & Shop.

 

[starryeyed]

THANK YOU Kenny!

 

[TooPatient]

Thanks Kenny!

I hadn't seen this so I'm glad you posted

 

[iLander]

Costco called me!

They called and left a message about the recall and said I could return the fruit, etc.

I think that is really stepping up, if you ask me.

 

[iLander]

Now Costco sent me a letter.

They want me to dispose of the fruit, and return to the store and get my money back.

But we ate it and we're fine.

At least, I think we're fine . . .