Frozen fruit sold at Kroger recalled over Listeria contamination

Townsend Farms Inc., of Fairview, OR,  is recalling specific frozen fruit products linked to mango chunks supplied by SunOpta (Sunrise Growers) because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The product was distributed to Kroger Stores in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

It was also distributed under the following banners: Baker’s, Dillons, Food 4 Less, FoodsCo, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay Less, Pick n’ Save, Ralphs, Ruler, and Smith’s from Nov. 6, 2022 to March 16, 2023.

This voluntary recall includes the following products date codes. Date codes can be found printed on the back panel of the packaging.

Recalled products:

• UPC 0 11110 84663 1 Private Selection 48oz Tropical Mango Chunks
  
  Date Codes:
  
  BEST IF USED BY 04/30/24 T1 PRODUCT OF MEXICO F2202171
  
  BEST IF USED BY 04/30/24 T2 PRODUCT OF MEXICO F2202172
  
  BEST IF USED BY 04/30/24 T1 PRODUCT OF MEXICO F2202182
  
  BEST IF USED BY 04/30/24 T2 PRODUCT OF MEXICO F2202183
  
  BEST IF USED BY 05/04/24 T1 PRODUCT OF MEXICO F2202225
  
  BEST IF USED BY 05/04/24 T1 PRODUCT OF MEXICO F2202229
  
  BEST IF USED BY 05/07/24 T4 PRODUCT OF MEXICO F2202236
  
  BEST IF USED BY 05/07/24 T4 PRODUCT OF MEXICO F2202241
  
  BEST IF USED BY 07/18/24 T3 PRODUCT OF MEXICO F2300116
• UPC 0 11110 87853 3 Private Selection 16oz Strawberry, Mango & Pineapple Blend
  
  Date Codes:
  
  BEST IF USED 04/30/24 T4 PRODUCT OF USA, MEXICO & COSTA RICA F2202174
  
  BEST IF USED 04/30/24 T4 PRODUCT OF USA, MEXICO & COSTA RICA F2202185
  
  BEST IF USED 05/04/24 T2 PRODUCT OF USA, COSTARICA & MEXICO F2202227
  
  BEST IF USED 05/28/24 T2 PRODUCT OF PERU, MEXICO & COSTA RICA F2202332
• UPC 0 11110 82026 6 Private Selection 48oz Classic Fruit Medley
  
  Date Codes:
  
  BEST IF USED 05/03/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA, MEXICO, CHILE & COSTARICA F2202213
  
  BEST IF USED 05/03/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA, MEXICO, CHILE & COSTA RICA F2202220
  
  BEST IF USED 05/04/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA, MEXICO, CHILE & COSTA RICA F2202226
  
  BEST IF USED 05/04/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA, MEXICO, CHILE & COSTA RICA F2202230
  
  BEST IF USED 05/10/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA, MEXICO, PERU, CHILE & COSTA RICA F2202268
  
  BEST IF USED 05/10/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA, MEXICO, PERU, CHILE & COSTA RICA F2202273
  
  BEST IF USED 05/18/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA, MEXICO, CHILE, PERU & COSTA RICA F2202319
  
  BEST IF USED 05/18/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA, MEXICO, CHILE, PERU & COSTA RICA F2202325
• UPC 0 11110 89623 0 Private Selection 48oz Blueberries, Strawberries & Mangoes
  
  Date Codes:
  
  BEST IF USED 04/30/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA & MEXICO F2202173
  
  BEST IF USED 04/30/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA & MEXICO F2202184
  
  BEST IF USED 05/07/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA & MEXICO F2202235
  
  BEST IF USED 05/07/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA & MEXICO F2202240
  
  BEST IF USED 05/08/24 T6 PRODUCT OF USA & MEXICO F2202247

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no illnesses associated with this voluntary recall.

The affected retail customers have been notified of this recall and instructed to remove any recalled product from retail store shelves and inventories.

Customers are urged to check their freezers for the recalled product, not to consume it and either discard the product or return it to the store for a full refund.

About Listeria infections

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled fruit and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.

Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. 

Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses. 

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, and other complications. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

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