60,000 Pounds of Blueberries Recalled by FDA
Nearly 60,000 pounds of frozen blueberries have been recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, prompting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to classify the action as a Class I recall, the agency’s most serious safety warning.
According to an FDA enforcement report, recall number H-0522-2026 affects 55,689 pounds of individually quick frozen blueberries produced by Oregon Potato Company LLC, which operates as Willamette Valley Fruit Company in Salem, Oregon.
The company voluntarily initiated the recall on Feb. 12, 2026. On Feb. 24, the FDA designated it as a Class I recall, meaning there is a reasonable probability that use of the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The affected blueberries were distributed in Michigan, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin, as well as in Canada. The FDA report states the product was not sold directly to consumers in retail stores.
Product Details and Lot Codes
The recalled blueberries were packaged in two formats: 30-pound corrugated cases with polyethylene liners and 1,400-pound totes.
The affected lot codes for the 30-pound cases include 2055 B2, 2065 B1 and 2065 B3, with expiration dates ranging from July 23 to July 24, 2027.
The 1,400-pound totes carry lot codes 3305 A1 and 3305 B1, both with expiration dates of Nov. 25, 2027.
The recall remains ongoing. The FDA noted that no press release had been issued by the company at the time the enforcement report was published.
Understanding the Listeria Risk
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause listeriosis, a serious and sometimes fatal foodborne illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the infection primarily affects older adults, young children, pregnant people and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms of listeriosis can include fever, muscle aches and gastrointestinal distress. In more severe cases, the infection can spread to the nervous system, leading to headaches, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.
Pregnant individuals are at particular risk, as infection can result in miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn.
The FDA’s Class I classification indicates the highest level of concern under federal food safety standards.
Consumers and distributors who may have received the affected product are advised to check lot numbers and follow recall guidance. Anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with listeriosis should seek medical attention.
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