Whole peaches recalled because of Listeria
Moonlight Companies is recalling conventional yellow and white peaches grown in California because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes..
This recall is being conducted because Listeria monocytogenes was identified in the packaging plant environment.
The recalled peaches were sold in retail stores nationwide between September 16 and October 29. The peaches were sold either as individual fruits with PLU stickers or as multiple packages.
This recall does not affect packaging or PLU stickers bearing the words “Washington” and/or “Organic.”
The recalled products are listed in a summary table accessible by clicking here.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Consumers with questions can contact the company at 855-215-5017.
About Listeria Infections
Foods contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look, smell, or taste altered, but can still cause serious or even fatal infections. Anyone who has eaten one of the recalled peaches and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical attention and inform their doctor of possible Listeria exposure.
Additionally, anyone who has consumed any of the recalled products should self-monitor for symptoms over the coming weeks, as it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.
Symptoms of Listeria infection may include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle pain, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are needed to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients with weakened immune systems are at particular risk of serious illness, life-threatening infections, other complications, and death. Even if infected pregnant women experience only mild flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
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