Walmart-Country Fresh Brand Fruit Recalled Due To Listeria

A wide-spread recall of fresh, cut, ready-to-eat fruits available at Walmart has been expanded to include 9 different states. According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, the concern is due to health risks associated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The product involves the "Country Fresh" brand - also labeled as "Freshness Guaranteed" - of cut-up, ready-to-eat fruits. The fruit is sold in the produce and deli section at Walmart in clear, see-through clam shell containers. While there are a variety of different fruit types and mixes involved, they all contain "best if used by dates" between October 3, 2020 and October 11, 2020.

Here is a breakdown of the products involved at the present time:

Apple Grape Tray - UPC# 68113118012
Green Apple Slices - UPC #68113118006
Mixed Apple Slices - UPC # 68113118007
Red Apple Slices - 14oz - UPC # 68113118004
Red Apple Sliced - 32 oz - UPC # 68113118010
Cantaloupe Chunks - 10 oz - UPC # 68113118014
Cantaloupe Chunks - 16 oz - UPC # 68113118015
Seasonal Fruit Tray - UPC # 68113118023
Summer Blend - UPC # 68113135509
Tropical Blend - UPC # 68113135510
Mango Chunk 10 oz - UPC # 68113118037
Mango Spears 16 oz - UPC # 68113118038
Pineapple Grape Mango Blend - UPC # 68113118039
Pineapple Chunks 10 oz - UPC # 68113118042
Pineapple Chunks 16 oz - UPC # 68113118046
Pineapple Chunks 42 oz - UPC # 68113118043
Pineapple Spears - UPC # 68113118044
Red Grapes - UPC # 68113118047
Seasonal Blend 10 oz - UPC # 68113118048
Seasonal Blend 16 oz - UPC # 68113118049
Seasonal Blend 32 oz - UPC # 68113118050
Seasonal Trio - UPC # 68113118069

According to the US FDA, the risk comes from Listeria being detected on equipment used in an area near where these products are packed. The Listeria was discovered during a recent inspection.

At the present time, there have been no known health or medical issues associated with these products. The recall is completely voluntary in nature and is strictly in caution.

Walmart retail stores are removing the recalled product from store shelves and inventories immediately. Customers who have any recalled product on the list should not consume it and discard it immediately.