55,000 Pounds Of Frozen Blueberries Recalled For Listeria

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by Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes Staff

February 26, 2026

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of over 55,000 pounds of frozen blueberries due to potential listeria contamination. The affected products were distributed in bulk—specifically in 30-pound cases and 1,400-pound totes—to Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, and Canada. Not sold directly to consumers, these blueberries were intended for use in further processing or manufacturing. Listeria is a serious foodborne illness caused by the bacteria *listeria monocytogenes*. Unlike many other pathogens, listeria can survive refrigeration and freezing, making it particularly dangerous. It is most commonly contracted through consuming unpasteurized dairy products or deli meats contaminated during processing. The CDC estimates that approximately 1,250 people in the U.S. are infected annually, with about 172 deaths. The recall underscores the ongoing challenges in food safety, especially for businesses dealing with frozen and processed foods. Listeria outbreaks can have severe consequences, including fatalities, particularly among vulnerable populations such as the elderly, newborns, and pregnant women. Recent years have seen a surge in high-profile listeria recalls, including a massive 2024 outbreak linked to Boar

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Originally published on Forbes Business on 2/26/2026