Because of Possible Health Risk

Date:   11/30/2006 4:21:41 PM ( 18 y ago)

Norfolk, VA -- November 27, 2006 -- Krisp-Pak Company, Inc. of Norfolk, VA is voluntarily recalling all lots of Krisp-Pak Brand packaged fresh cut fruit with expiration dates on or before 11/30/06, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The product comes in plastic containers in 4 ounce cups, 8 ounce cups, 1 pound cups, 3 pound tubs, 10" trays (2.5 pounds) and 13" trays (4.5 pounds) for retail suppliers. The products being voluntarily recalled include individually packaged fruit which may contain cantaloupe, honeydew, red grapes, pineapple, watermelon or strawberries. The voluntary recall is limited to these products only.

The voluntarily recalled fresh cut fruit was distributed in the Hampton Roads and Richmond, VA areas through retail stores.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The voluntary recall is the result of a sample by the FDA which revealed that one container of the finished product contained Listeria monocytogenes. Krisp-Pak has ceased the production and distribution of the product as Krisp-Pak continues their investigation as to what caused the problem.

Consumers who have purchased Krisp-Pak Brand fresh cut fruit are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Krisp-Pak at 1-800-755-0746.



 

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