Alma Pak International Recalls Organic Blueberries

The company recalled 400 of its 30-pound organic blueberry boxes due to a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes during routine testing.

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The Food and Drug Administration says Alma Pak International has voluntarily recalled 400 of its 30-pound boxes of organic blueberries due to a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes during routine testing.

The FDA has classified this recall as a Class 1; there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The product was shipped to one customer in North Carolina, and the lot codes involved include 13325 G1060 and 13325 G 1096, according to the FDA.

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