Health & Fitness Listeria-Tainted Fruit Recall At New Jersey Walmart Stores Some types of fruit sold at New Jersey Walmart stores have been recalled because of Listeria concerns. Reply Some types of fruit sold at New Jersey Walmart stores have been recalled because of concerns over Listeria, the FDA said. According to the FDA, the recalled peaches were distributed by Jac. Vandenberg Inc. and were sold at several retailers, including Walmart stores in New Jersey. In total, 1,727 cartons of fresh Peaches and 1,207 cartons of fresh nectarines have been recalled. The company is also recalling fresh plums, but none of those were sold at New Jersey Walmarts, the FDA said. Listeria monocytogenes is 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," the FDA said. The peaches and nectarines are sold as a bulk retail produce item with PLU sticker (PLU# 4044, 3035, 4378) showing the country of origin of Chile. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem to date, the FDA said as of Monday morning. Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should return it to Walmart for a full refund. With reporting by Kara Seymour<doc-sep>Jac. Vandenberg, Inc. of Yonkers, New York recalled plums, nectarines and peaches over concerns of listeria contamination, according to the FDA. The possibly contaminated fruits were sold in various stores, including Walmart, Costco and Aldi, across several states: Pennsylvania being one of them. In Lancaster County, the effected fruits are fresh peaches and nectarines sold in Walmart stores. The peaches and nectarines were sold as a bulk retail produce item with PLU sticker (PLU# 4044, 3035, 4378) showing the country of origin of Chile, according to the FDA. Listeria was found on peaches, nectarines and plums during a routine quality assurance check. The bacteria can be harmful to small children and infants, and cause numerous short term effects - such as headache, stiff neck and confusion - for those who are 65+ years old, or those with compromised immune systems, according to the Center for Disease Control. The FDA encouraged that anyone who bought possibly contaminated food should return the food to the grocer for a full refund. No illnesses have yet been reported. were<doc-sep>Fruit was sold at Walmart, Costco and ALDI Three types of fruit sold in the Carolinas and Georgia are part of an FDA recall. The fresh fruit was sold by several retailers including Walmart, ALDI and Costco stores.It is being recalled due to a possible listeria contamination. The recall involves 1,727 cartons of fresh peaches, 1,207 cartons of fresh nectarines and 365 cartons of fresh plums distributed by Jac. Vandenberg, according to the FDA.The fruit was distributed in Alabama, California, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia and Virginia through small retail establishments and larger retailers including ALDI, Costco, Fairway Market, Hannaford, Market Basket and Walmart. The peaches and nectarines are sold as a bulk retail produce item with PLU sticker (PLU# 4044, 3035, 4378) showing the country of origin of Chile.The peaches, nectarines and plums sold at ALDI are packaged in a 2-pound bag with the brand Rio Duero, EAN# 7804650090281, 7804650090298, 7804650090304.The nectarines sold at Costco are packaged in a 4-pound plastic clamshell with the brand Rio Duero, EAN# 7804650090212.There have been no reports of illness at this time. Anyone with the recalled fruit is urged to return it to the store for a refund. Three types of fruit sold in the Carolinas and Georgia are part of an FDA recall. The fresh fruit was sold by several retailers including Walmart, ALDI and Costco stores. Advertisement It is being recalled due to a possible listeria contamination. The recall involves 1,727 cartons of fresh peaches, 1,207 cartons of fresh nectarines and 365 cartons of fresh plums distributed by Jac. Vandenberg, according to the FDA. The fruit was distributed in Alabama, California, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia and Virginia through small retail establishments and larger retailers including ALDI, Costco, Fairway Market, Hannaford, Market Basket and Walmart. The peaches and nectarines are sold as a bulk retail produce item with PLU sticker (PLU# 4044, 3035, 4378) showing the country of origin of Chile. The peaches, nectarines and plums sold at ALDI are packaged in a 2-pound bag with the brand Rio Duero, EAN# 7804650090281, 7804650090298, 7804650090304. The nectarines sold at Costco are packaged in a 4-pound plastic clamshell with the brand Rio Duero, EAN# 7804650090212. There have been no reports of illness at this time. Anyone with the recalled fruit is urged to return it to the store for a refund.<doc-sep>
The Food and Drug Administration says New York produce company Jac. Vandenberg, Inc. is recalling over 2,000 cartons of peaches, nectarines and plums due to possible Listeria contamination. The FDA says Jac. Vandenberg, Inc. is recalling 1,727 cartons of fresh peaches, 1,207 cartons of fresh nectarines and 365 cartons of fresh plums because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. While no one has been reported as sick to date, the recall was issued following a routine sampling program by the packing house which found the finished products contained the bacteria. The affected fruit was sold at several produce and grocery stores across the eastern U.S. and California including Aldi, Costco and Walmart. The FDA says the fresh peaches, nectarines, and plums were distributed in Alabama, California, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia and Virginia. The peaches and nectarines are sold as a bulk retail produce item with PLU sticker (PLU# 4044, 3035, 4378) showing the country of origin of Chile. The peaches, nectarines and plums sold at ALDI are packaged in a 2-pound bag with the brand Rio Duero, EAN# 7804650090281, 7804650090298, 7804650090304. The nectarines sold at Costco are packaged in a 4-pound plastic clamshell with the brand Rio Duero, EAN# 7804650090212. ALDI stores in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia sold sold the nectarines, peaches, and plums. Costco stores in California sold nectarines. Fairway Market in New York sold nectarines and peaches. Hannaford stores in Maine sold peaches. Market Basket stores in Massachusetts sold nectarines and peaches. Walmart stores in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia sold nectarines; stores in Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia sold peaches. Anyone who purchased the fresh peaches, nectarines and plums are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at compliance@jacvandenberg.com.