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Health See other Health Articles Title: Fruit Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination WebMD News from HealthDay July 22, 2014 -- Packaged fresh fruit sold at Costco, BJ's, Trader Joe's and other retailers has been recalled because of concerns of possible contamination with the life-threatening bacteria listeria, according to published reports. The voluntary recall includes peaches, plums, nectarines and pluots -- apricot-plum hybrids -- packaged between June 1 and July 12 by Wawona Packing Co. of California, WPIX-TV in New York City reported. "Because we do not know the locations of the companies that purchased the products from our direct customers, the company is issuing a nationwide recall," Wawona said in a news release Sunday. Wawona said internal testing discovered traces of the virulent bacteria, but no illnesses have been reported. Since the discovery, the company said it has retrofitted and cleaned packing lines and equipment connected with the possible contamination. It also said subsequent daily testing has been negative, according to the news report. The items affected by the recall include peaches, nectarines, plums and pluots sold in clamshell-type packages of six. If you bought the fruit, throw it away immediately. Consumers with questions can call Wawona Packing at 1-888-232-9912 or check www.wawonapacking.com. Listeriosis -- the illness caused by L. monocytogenes bacteria -- causes fever and chills, headache, upset stomach and vomiting, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. It is most likely to affect pregnant women and unborn babies, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Treatment is with antibiotics. Canada recalls California fruit for possible listeria Nectarines, plums, pluots and peaches from Sweet 2 Eat, Wawona and Harvest Sweet recalled across Canada The Canadian Press Posted: Jul 22, 2014 4:01 PM ET Last Updated: Jul 22, 2014 4:01 PM ET FILE - Nectarines, peaches, plums and pluots from several California distributors have been recalled. FILE - Nectarines, peaches, plums and pluots from several California distributors have been recalled. (Elisha Page/Associated Press) Some fruit products imported from California are being recalled due to concerns about possible listeria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the whole peaches, plums, nectarines and pluots are sold primarily the Sweet 2 Eat brand. The products, being recalled by Wawona Packing Company of California, may also show the Wawona or Harvest Sweet brand names. Stickers on individual fruit have the Sweet 2 Eat brand name, and there are 45 packaging variations for the fruits involved. Click here for list of recalled fruit and their packaging dates The CFIA says the fruits may have been sold nationally and says there have been no reported illnesses linked to eating these products. The federal agency says the recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased. © The Canadian Press, 2014 Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread
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