Frozen Fruit Recall: Potential Listeria Contamination Affects Popular Brands

**_Nationwide Action Taken to Ensure Consumer Safety_**

Major frozen fruit distributor, Frosty Fresh, is taking a proactive step in recalling several popular frozen fruit products distributed under its brand umbrella. The voluntary recall comes after it was discovered that some of these products have the potential to contain Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria that can cause serious health problems or even death in particularly vulnerable individuals.

###Affected Products and Brands

The frozen fruit recall targets the following products:

– Frosty Fresh Frozen Raspberries (12 oz bags)
– Frosty Fresh Frozen Berry Medley (16 oz bags)
– Frosty Fresh Frozen Tropical Blend (24 oz bags)

All products in question have a best-by date of August 16, 2023, or earlier. Consumers should check their freezers and dispose of any products that match the criteria.

###Distribution and Retail Locations

The affected products have been distributed to retailers nationwide, with the most prominent affected states being California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, and Washington. Major retail chains including SuperMart, FreshMarket, and QuickBuy are participating in the recall notice by removing potentially contaminated items from their shelves.

**_Customers Advised to Return or Dispose Affected Products_**

Frosty Fresh urges customers who have purchased any of the aforementioned products to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers are also advised to dispose of these products in a safe manner to ensure they are not consumed.

###Potential Risks and Symptoms of Listeria

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause life-threatening infections in young children, elderly individuals, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Pregnant women are also at risk as the infection can lead to miscarriages or stillbirths. Symptoms of Listeria infection include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

Frosty Fresh is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of its customers and maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability for its products. The company has initiated the recall in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), local health departments, and other federal health agencies.

For more information on the frozen fruit recall, consumers can contact Frosty Fresh’s dedicated customer care hotline at 1-800-FRSTYFR (1-800-378-7937) or visit their website with details and updates on the ongoing recall process.

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