FindLaw Class Action and Mass Tort Center: Recalls: Food, Drugs and Medical Devices: FreshPoint of Denver Recalls Processed Fruits and Vegetables Due To Possible Health Risk
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FreshPoint of Denver Recalls Processed Fruits and Vegetables Due To Possible Health Risk
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Brian Sturgeon
214-668-1501
For Immediate Release
FreshPoint of Denver Recalls Processed Fruits and Vegetables Due To Possible Health Risk
Denver, CO - June 26, 2002 -- FreshPoint Of Denver, Colorado is recalling 1,883
cases of the below assorted processed fruits and vegetables that 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.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product.
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FreshPoint Item #
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Pck/Sz
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Label
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Item Description
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Type of Pack
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16081
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8OZ
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No Label
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PROCESSED MIXED FRUIT CUBED
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Retail
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81425
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6/16OZ
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Malcombs Fresh Re-Pack
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PROCESSED HONEYDEW CHUNKS
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Retail
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80650
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6/16OZ
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Malcombs Fresh Re-Pack
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PROCESSED CANT/HONEYDEW CHUNKS
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Retail
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80675
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6/16OZ
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Malcombs Fresh Re-Pack
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PROCESSED MIXED FRUIT
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Retail
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81910
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6/32OZ
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Windmill Farms
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PROCESSED CANT/HONEYDEW CHUNKS
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Retail
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81915
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6/32OZ
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Windmill Farms
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PROCESSED MIXED FRUIT
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Retail
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80590
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2/32OZ
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Windmill Farms
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PROCESSED CANT/HONEY/WATERMELON CNKS
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Retail
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85027
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5 LB
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Windmill Farms
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PROCESSED FRUIT BOWL
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Retail
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81880
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1 EACH
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Windmill Farms
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PROCESSED WATERMELON BOATS
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Retail
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85150
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3/2.3 LB
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Windmill Farms
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PROCESSED FRUIT MEDLEY TRAY
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Retail
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81945
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6/7.5OZ
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Windmill Farms
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PROCESSED HONEYDEW CHUNK
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Retail
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81920
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6/7.5OZ
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Windmill Farms
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PROCESSED MIXED FRUIT
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Retail
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91035
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4/4CT
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Windmill Farms
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PROCESSED VEGGIE KABOBS
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Retail
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910145
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4/36CT
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Windmill Farms
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PROCESSED KABOB KIT
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Retail
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81805
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2/9"
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Cub Food
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PROCESSED FRUIT TRAYS
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Retail
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81355
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2/5 LB
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No Label
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PROCESSED HONEYDEW CHUNKS
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Retail & Food Service
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941166
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5 LB
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No Label
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PROCESSED ONION RED RINGS W/O CENTERS
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Food Service
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69286
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10 LB
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Malcombs Fresh Re-Pack
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PROCESSED RED ONION KABOB
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Retail
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92288
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5 LB
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No Label
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PROCESSED SWEET POTATO JULIENNE
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Food Service
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816557
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5 LB
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No Label
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PROCESSED JICIMA SLAW
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Food Service
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966263
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5 LB
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No Label
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PROCESSED ONIONS RD SLICED
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Food Service
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307539
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5 LB
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No Label
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PROCESSED PICKLING VEG MIX ASSORTED
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Food Service
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The above products were distributed in the Denver Front Range area. Products
were also distributed to a military commissary in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The products
were distributed through retail stores and some food service operators.
We are conducting the recall on the above items with the production date of
6-14-2002 to 6-24-2002, Julian Date 165 to 175 or best if used by dates ranging
from 06-20-2002 to 06-28-2002. This information can be found on the individual
packages or shipping containers.
The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the company
revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The production of the
product has been suspended while the FDA and the company continue to investigate
this issue.
Consumers who have purchased the above items are urged to return them to the
place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with any questions may contact
the company at 1-214-668-1501.
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