Frozen blueberries recalled over listeria risk. See affected states.

Saman Shafiq, USA TODAYWed, February 25, 2026 at 9:59 PM UTC

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More than 55,000 pounds of frozen blueberries sold across four states are being recalled due to potential listeria contamination.

Salem-based Oregon Potato Company (OPC) recalled about 55,689 pounds of individually quick frozen blueberries over risk of listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to an enforcement recall notice posted to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's website. While the recall was initiated Feb. 12, it was classified as a Class I recall on Feb. 24, which indicates a reasonable probability of causing serious illness or death.

A news release was not issued with the recall. OPC did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment on the recall.

Here's what to know about the frozen blueberries recall.

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What frozen blueberries are being recalled?

Frozen blueberries.

The recalled frozen blueberries were packaged in 30-pound corrugated cases with polyethylene liners and 1,400-pound totes.

The lot codes of the 1,400-pound totes are 3305 A1 and 3305 B1, both with expiration dates of Nov. 25, 2027.

The lot codes for the 30-pound cases are 2055 B2, 2065 B1, and 2065 B3. While the former has an expiration date of July 24, 2027, the latter is listed to expire on July 23, 2027.

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What states were the recalled frozen blueberries sold in?

The recalled products were distributed by OPC, which is operating as Willamette Valley Fruit Company in Salem, Oregon. The products were sold in the following states as well as in Canada, according to the report:

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Michigan

Oregon

Washington

Wisconsin

However, it was not sold directly to consumers in retail stores. The report does not state exactly where the products were sold.

What should customers do?

The FDA, in its report, did not specify what customers who have purchased the products should do.

The status of the recall, meanwhile, was listed as ongoing, and the FDA noted that no press release had been issued by the company at the time of posting.

What is listeria monocytogenes?

Listeria monocytogenes, more commonly known as listeria, is a disease-causing bacteria that can be found in soil, water, sewage, rotting vegetation, and animals, according to the USDA. It can survive and grow in refrigeration and can thrive in unsanitary food production conditions.

What are listeria symptoms?

Listeria infects about 1,600 people each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Listeria symptoms vary per person, but there are two forms of the disease:

A less severe, non-invasive gastrointestinal listeriosis may appear as mild symptoms, like fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These symptoms may continue for one to three days, according to the USDA.

A more severe, life-threatening invasive form of the disease may appear as a headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions, the USDA reports. This more invasive form can be life-threatening to newborns, pregnant people, adults over 65, and folks with weakened immune systems.

Contributing: Greta Cross, USA TODAY.

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