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FDA Food recall · Reported June 26, 2019

30 Lbs IQF Wild Blueberries, Keep Frozen -10*C

Customer found Listeria Monocytogenes in Blueberries after internal sampling. Product was never distributed to consumers.

Recall #
F-1461-2019
Affected scope
1350cases / 40,500 lbs
Initiated
May 1, 2019
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Maine Wild Blueberry Company recalled 30 Lbs IQF Wild Blueberries, Keep Frozen -10*C - a critical-severity action.

30 Lbs IQF Wild Blueberries, Keep Frozen -10*C was recalled by Maine Wild Blueberry Company in June 26, 2019. Reason: Customer found Listeria Monocytogenes in Blueberries after internal sampling. Product was never distributed t…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1461-2019 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Maine Wild Blueberry Company issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Customer found Listeria Monocytogenes in Blueberries after internal sampling. Product was never distributed t….

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
June 26, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1461-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1461-2019) was formally reported on June 26, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 1, 2019. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Maine Wild Blueberry Company is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Machias, ME. Federal records list the affected scope as 1350cases / 40,500 lbs.

The documented reason for this recall is: Customer found Listeria Monocytogenes in Blueberries after internal sampling. Product was never distributed to consumers. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: One Customer in Michigan. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,001 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,020 are high severity, 64,468 moderate, and 4,513 low. A further 16,157 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.

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Product description

30 Lbs IQF Wild Blueberries, Keep Frozen -10*C

Reason for recall

Customer found Listeria Monocytogenes in Blueberries after internal sampling. Product was never distributed to consumers.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1461-2019
Date reported June 26, 2019
Date initiated May 1, 2019
Recalling firm Maine Wild Blueberry Company
Firm location Machias, ME
Affected scope 1350cases / 40,500 lbs
Distribution One Customer in Michigan

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
30 Lbs IQF Wild Blueberries, Keep Frozen -10*C. Recalled by Maine Wild Blueberry Company. Units affected: 1350cases / 40,500 lbs.
Why was this product recalled?
Customer found Listeria Monocytogenes in Blueberries after internal sampling. Product was never distributed to consumers.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on June 26, 2019. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1461-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: One Customer in Michigan.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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