COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
Scenic Fruit Company Recalls Organic Pineapple Because of Possible Health Risk
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- Food & Beverages
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Recall Reason DescriptionPotential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
- Company Name:
- Scenic Fruit Company
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Brand Name(s)Cadia and Trader Joe’s
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Product DescriptionOrganic Frozen Pineapple and Frozen Fruit Blend Containing Organic Frozen Pineapple
Company Announcement
June 22, 2023, Scenic Fruit Company of Gresham, Oregon is recalling frozen organic pineapple and frozen fruit blends containing organic pineapple as the product has the potential to be contaminated with 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.
Recalled products were sold at Trader Joe’s retail stores, nationwide, and Health Food stores in CA, IL, IN, FL, MD, OR and TX.
| Brand Name | Product Name | Net Wt. | UPC | Best By Date Best If Use Dates Best Before Date |
Lot No. | Distributed in States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadia | Organic Pineapple | 10 oz | 815369014540 | 05/12/2024 09/08/2024 |
B2243316 C0305067 |
CA, IL, IN, FL, MD, OR, and TX. |
| Trader Joe’s | Organic Tropical Fruit Blend (Pineapple, Banana, Strawberry, Mango) |
16 oz | 00511919 | 04/24/24 08/04/24 10/13/24 11/04/24 |
B22098297 C20171035 C20450103 C20511124 |
Nationwide |
The recall is being initiated in response to Sunrise Growers Inc.’s recall due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
To date, there have been no illnesses associated with this voluntary recall.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
All inventories of the affected lot should be removed from sale.
Consumers should not consume the recalled products. Consumers who have purchased the products are urged to destroy or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at customer.service@scenicfruit.com.
