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Organic Fruit Sold Locally Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination

Organic peaches, nectarines and plums sold at Costco, Walmart and Trader Joe's have been recalled due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Some organic fruits sold in area stores until Monday have been recalled because of possible listeria contamination. 

Orchard Perfect peaches, nectarines and plums have been recalled due to the possibility of Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled fruit was sold between June 1 and July 21 in Costco stores, among others. CNN reports Trader Joe's, and the Walmart Corp. -- which operates Walmart and Sam's Club stores -- have all posted notices about the fruit recall on their websites.

A California supplier, Wawona Packing Co., on Sunday recalled bakery products and fruit sold both individually and packaged in boxes and bags, reports Food Safety News.

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The following products have been recalled:

·       Organic Nectarines, PLU 94378

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·       Organic Peaches, PLU 94044

·       Orchard Perfect Nectarines, PLU 4378 and PLU 4036

·       Orchard Perfect Peaches, PLU 4044 and PLU 4038

·       Orchard Perfect White Peaches, PLU 4401

·       Orchard Perfect Black Plums, PLU 4040

·       Orchard Perfect White Nectarines, PLU 3035 

Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages  and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy.

Customers who purchased the recalled fruit should discard any unused portions and contact the store for a refund.


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