Fruit Recall in Effect After Possible Listeria Threat

Popular summertime organic fruit has been recalled after a possible listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Wawona Packing Co., which provides fruit to BJ's, Costco, Walmart, Trader Joe's, and Sam's Club, announced a voluntary recall of white and yellow peaches, white and yellow nectarines, plums, and pluots.

The possible contamination would affect fruit packed at their Cutler, California warehouse and sold between June 1 and July 2.

The nationwide recall was prompted after an internal test found a potential threat of Listeria monocytogene contamination. If ingested, the organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal reactions, particularly in young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Short term symptoms include high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Infections can also cause miscarriages or stillbirths in pregnant women, according to the FDA.

"We are aware of no illnesses related to the consumption of these products," Wawona President Brent Smittcamp said in a statement. "By taking the precautionary step of recalling product, we will minimize even the slightest risk to public health, and that is our priority."

The following products have been recalled:

• Organic Nectarines, PLU 94378
• Organic Peaches, PLU 94044
• Orchard Perfect Nectarines, PLU 4378 and PLU 4036
• Orchard Perfect Peaches, PLU 4044 and PLU 4038
• Orchard Perfect White Peaches, PLU 4401
• Orchard Perfect Black Plums, PLU 4040
• Orchard Perfect White Nectarines, PLU 3035

Wawona also published pictures and details for all fruit sold that fall under the recall. Head to their website here for full descriptions.