FDA issues Class I recall for 55,689 lbs of frozen blueberries over Listeria risk.

The U.S. FDA has issued a Class I recall for about 55,689 pounds of frozen blueberries produced by Williamette Valley Fruit Company due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, a bacterium that can cause severe illness or death. The product, distributed to centers in Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, and Canada, was not sold in retail stores. The recall, first announced on February 12, 2026, was upgraded to Class I, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences. Listeria poses the greatest risk to older adults, pregnant individuals, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems. The company, owned by Oregon Potato Co., has not issued a public statement. Consumers and businesses are advised to avoid the affected product.