What's the Problem?
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [1], this recall affects:
| Description | Dole Fresh Blueberries UPC | Dole Fresh Blueberries Pack Out Date | Dole Fresh Blueberries Lot Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dole™ Fresh Blueberries | |||
| 18 oz-- 0 71430 01154 6 | May 28, 2021 May 29, 2021 June 01, 2021 June 03, 2021 June 05, 2021 June 07, 2021 |
14632 14732 15032,15046 15232 15446,15432 15646,15648 |
|
| Pint - 0 71430 01151 5 | June 01, 2021 June 02, 2021 June 03, 2021 June 04, 2021 June 07, 2021 |
15032,15046 15132,15148,15146 15232 15332 15646,15648 |
|
| 6 oz - 07143001150 8 | May 28, 2021 June 01, 2021 June 07, 2021 |
14632 15032,15046 15646,15648 |
|
| 24 oz - 071430011155 3 | June 02, 2021 June 04, 2021 June 05, 2021 June 09, 2021 |
15132,15148,15146 15332 15446,15432 15848, 15846 |
"Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the Cyclospora parasite," FDA said. "Common symptoms include severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, body aches and fatigue."
The recalled blueberries were distributed in Illinois, Maine, New York, and Wisconsin, FDA said. Product lot codes are located on the top label of the clamshell and is a series of numbers printed by inkjet in black. Dependent upon where the numbers are printed, they may go across the wording on the label.
If you purchased any Dole blueberries that are affected by this recall, you should not eat them, and either throw them away or return them to the point of purchase for a refund.
Anyone concerned about a potential cyclospora infection from recalled blueberries should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
This recall began on June 25, 2021.
Other Dole Recalls
- Dole Romaine Lettuce Recall: July 9, 2012 - Dole recalled organic romaine lettuce hearts over potential contamination with listeria bacteria.
- Dole Seven Lettuces Salad Recall: April 16, 2012 - Dole Fresh Vegetables recalled 756 cases of its Seven Lettuces salad because it may be contaminated with salmonella.
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Do I Have a Dole Blueberries Lawsuit?
The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at Schmidt & Clark, LLP law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Dole Blueberries Lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new cyclospora infection cases in all 50 states.
If you or a loved one had symptoms of food poisoning after eating recalled blueberries, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.
