Consumers across 42 states are urged to check their pantries immediately following a significant recall of freeze-dried fruit due to potential Listeria contamination, prompting a critical food safety alert from federal authorities. This widespread food recall highlights ongoing concerns about bacterial risks in packaged goods and the vigilance required from both producers and consumers.
Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC initiated the recall for its Member’s Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack, a product sold in boxes containing 15 individual pouches. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) formally announced this action, underscoring the severity of the potential listeria risk associated with the product, which could lead to serious health consequences.
The affected products were distributed to Sam’s Club stores across 42 states between July 1 and July 25, 2025. Each variety pack is identifiable by its packaging in foil pouches encased within a corrugated box, bearing the UPC 1 93968 50900 2. This wide distribution makes it crucial for a broad consumer alert to ensure public awareness.
Identifying the recalled fruit requires checking the lot number, which is printed on the side of the box. Varying lot codes and “Best By” dates mean consumers must carefully inspect their purchases to determine if their specific product falls under this public health warning. The FDA’s detailed guidance is vital for swift identification.
The potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the bacterium responsible for listeriosis, was first detected during internal testing conducted by Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC. While no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this particular freeze-dried fruit product, the discovery of the pathogen necessitates immediate and decisive action to prevent any adverse health outcomes.
Listeriosis can cause severe illness, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. Pregnant women are also at a higher risk, as infection can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth, amplifying the importance of the food recall action.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled Member’s Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack are strongly advised against consuming it. Instead, they should either dispose of the product immediately in a secure manner or return it to the Sam’s Club location where it was purchased for a full refund. This proactive measure is essential for mitigating the listeria risk to the public.
This incident is part of a broader trend of food safety recalls in the U.S. due to listeria concerns. Notably, earlier in July, Rich Ice Cream Co. recalled over 110,292 cases of various ice cream bars for a similar reason. Such repeated occurrences highlight the continuous challenges in maintaining stringent food safety standards throughout the supply chain and reinforce the need for ongoing vigilance to protect public health.
The FDA’s response to such events, including elevating recalls to Class I—the highest risk level, signifies situations where there is a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death. This classification underscores the gravity of the potential threat and the rigorous measures taken by regulatory bodies to protect consumers from unsafe food products, making this a critical consumer alert for all.
