The stone fruit Listeria recall includes a number of major retailers. Consumers who have purchased peaches, nectarines, plums and plouts should check to see if the store where they were purchased the fruit is included in the recall.
According to their websites and information provided by Wawona, the following retailers are included in the recall: Whole Foods, Cub Foods, Aldi, Kroger, Giants, Martins, Wegmans, Jay C, Dillons, Bakers, Gerbes, Food4less Fremont, King Soopers, City Market, Frys, Fred Meyer, Ralphs, Food4less, FoodsCo, QFC, Smith’s, Hannaford, BJs Wolsesale Club, Costco, Trader Joe’s, Sam’s Club and Walmart. This is not a complete list, but is based on information available so far.
The recalled fruit was packed between June 1 and July 12. At this point, no illness have been reported in connection with this recall, however it can take up to 70 days for symptoms of Listeria infection to develop. These symptoms include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Among pregnant women, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths.
Listeria infections are often serious and sometimes deadly. If you have eaten these fruits and develop symptoms, see a doctor right away and mention your possible exposure.
