Sam's Club withdraws freeze-dried fruits over potential listeria infection concerns.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of some Member's Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack 15-count boxes. The recall was triggered by internal testing conducted by Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions.
The specific affected product in the recall is the 15-count box of Member's Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack with the UPC code 1 93968 50900 2. The recall involves varied lot codes and use-by dates reported by the manufacturer, but the exact lot numbers are detailed on the FDA website.
The recalled products were distributed last month through Sam's Club stores in 42 states. Consumers are advised to check the lot codes on their packages of Member's Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack 15-count boxes and consult the FDA recall announcement or their product packaging for the precise lot numbers and use-by dates.
The company has urged consumers to discard the affected product and visit a Sam's Club location for a refund. It is important to note that the recall does not involve all batches or all products sold by Sam's Club. Only specific batches of the Member's Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack 15-count boxes are affected.
Listeria contamination can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. However, no illnesses related to the recalled Member's Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack have been reported so far.
Consumers are advised not to consume the product and to return it to Sam's Club for a full refund. For more information, please consult the FDA recall announcement or contact Sam's Club customer service.
[1] FDA Recall Announcement: [Link to FDA Recall Announcement] [2] Sam's Club Customer Service: [Link to Sam's Club Customer Service]
- The FDA recall announcement highlights the importance of maintaining strict health-and-wellness standards, as the recalled Member's Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack was found to contain listeria, a bacterium that can lead to medical-conditions.
- As the listeria contamination in the recalled Member's Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack may impact lifestyle choices, such as food-and-drink selections, consumers are urged to check the lot codes on their packages and seek refunds from Sam's Club, or consult the FDA or Sam's Club customer service for further information.
