This may make lovers of summer berries feel blue.
Last Friday, Dole Diversified North America, Inc. voluntarily recalled a limited number of cases of fresh blueberries due to potential Cyclospora contamination.
The possibly contaminated fruits were packaged in containers that were distributed in Illinois, Maine, New York and Wisconsin, as well as the two Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, reports GMA.
"Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the Cyclospora parasite. A person may become infected after ingesting contaminated food or water," the FDA said. "Common symptoms include severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, body aches and fatigue. The infection is treated with antibiotics and most people respond quickly to treatment."
No other Dole products were included in the recall. The blueberries in question will match the exact UPC and lot code combinations that Dole has identified in the recall. These include:
—18 oz. — UPC: 0 71430 01154 6 / lot codes: 14632, 14732, 15032, 15046, 15232, 15446, 15432, 15646, 15648
—Pint — UPC: 0 71430 01151 5 / lot codes: 15032, 15046, 15132, 15148, 15146, 15232, 15332, 15646, 15648
—6 oz. — UPC: 07143001150 8 / lot codes: 14632, 15032, 15046, 15646, 15648
—24 oz. — UPC: 071430011155 3 / lot codes: 15132, 15148, 15146, 15332, 15446, 15432, 15848, 15846
See the full breakdown of product codes here.
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The FDA advises customers who have any of the recalled products not to consume them and throw the items away.
Retailers and consumers with questions may call the Dole Consumer Center at (800) 356-3111, which is open 24 hours a day.
No illnesses have so far been reported in association with the recall.
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