Freshouse Produce: The firm received positive Environmental sampling results for Listeria monocytogenes.

Agency Publication Date: September 22, 2020

Summary

Freshouse Produce has voluntarily recalled 1,694 units of Wegmans Valencia Oranges sold in 4lb mesh bags. These products were distributed to retail stores and wholesalers in Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. The recall was initiated because environmental sampling at the facility tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness.

Risk

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

What You Should Do

Check your pantry or refrigerator for Wegmans Valencia Oranges in 4lb mesh bags with UPC 77890 52363.
Verify the product by looking for Bulk boxes Shipper Reference Numbers 1187099, 1187015, or 1187112 if you have access to the shipping containers; note that retail bags do not have specific codes.
Do not consume the recalled oranges if you identify them as part of this recall.
Contact Freshouse Produce or the place of purchase for instructions on how to handle the product or obtain further information.
For additional questions or to report a concern, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint line at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Affected Products

Product: Wegmans Valencia Oranges (4lb mesh bag)

Item Code:

Shipper Reference Number 1187099

Shipper Reference Number 1187015

Shipper Reference Number 1187112

UPC Codes:

7789052363

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 86198

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Freshouse Produce

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 4 products (5,556/2 lb mesh bags + 44/40lb boxes; 2,870 mesh bags + 40/40lb boxes; 1,694/4lb mesh bags + 36/40lb boxes; 8,262 bags)

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Summary

Risk

What You Should Do

Check your pantry or refrigerator for Wegmans Valencia Oranges in 4lb mesh bags with UPC 77890 52363.

Verify the product by looking for Bulk boxes Shipper Reference Numbers 1187099, 1187015, or 1187112 if you have access to the shipping containers; note that retail bags do not have specific codes.

Do not consume the recalled oranges if you identify them as part of this recall.

Contact Freshouse Produce or the place of purchase for instructions on how to handle the product or obtain further information.

For additional questions or to report a concern, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint line at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.