Peaches recalled over salmonella risk expanded
A recall for bagged peaches over salmonella contamination has been expanded after 78 people have been sickened in 12 states.
According to a Friday company announcement, Prima Wawona of Fresno, California, is voluntarily recalling all of its bulk and loose peaches distributed and sold from June 1 through August 3. It is also voluntarily recalling its bagged Wawona and Wawona Organic peaches distributed and sold from June 1 through August 19th.
“We’re conducting this voluntary recall in cooperation with the FDA out of consideration for the wellbeing and safety of our customers and consumers,” George Nikolich, Vice President Technical Operations, said in a statement. “We continue to be committed to serving consumers with high quality fruit.”
Retailers such as Kroger, Target and Aldi in the following states sold the bags: Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin.
The peaches with the following product codes are affected, according to a company news release:
- Wawona Peaches – 033383322001
- Wawona Organic Peaches – 849315000400
- Prima® Peaches – 766342325903
- Organic Marketside Peaches – 849315000400
- Kroger Peaches – 011110181749
- Wegmans Peaches – 077890490488
The CDC says consumers should not eat any recalled peaches. Restaurants and retailers should not sell the peaches or items made with them. Surfaces that may have come into contact with affected products should be sanitized. Those in the supply chain should not ship or sell the peaches.
Even if some were eaten and no one got sick, consumers are advised to throw out the peaches. the CDC said.
Salmonella symptoms include stomach cramps, fever and diarrhea that can be bloody. Some people may also have a headache, nausea or vomiting, according to the CDC.
Customers with concerns or questions can contact Prima Wawona at 877-722-7554 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. They can also go to wawonapacking.com.
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