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FDA Elevates Organic Blueberry Recall to Class I After Listeria Detection

The recall carries the FDA’s highest risk classification, prompting consumers to verify lot numbers before discarding the berries.

PRODUCTION - 26 May 2025, Bremen: Blueberries, also known as bilberries, lie on a dining table. Berry boom: from grandma's jam to "superfood" - blueberries have evolved from a niche product to a trendy snack. Photo by: Sina Schuldt/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images
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Overview

  • Alma Pak International LLC voluntarily recalled 400 boxes of organic blueberries on June 9 after routine tests detected Listeria monocytogenes.
  • The FDA upgraded the recall to a Class I risk classification on July 1, signaling a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.
  • Each 30-lb box was shipped to a single North Carolina customer and can be identified by lot numbers 13325 G1060 and 13325 G1096.
  • No listeriosis cases have been reported to date, but the recall remains ongoing as public notices advise caution.
  • Pregnant women, newborns, adults over 65 and immunocompromised individuals are at greatest risk if exposed to the contaminated berries.