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David Oppenheimer & Company I recalls Zespri Organic Green Kiwi and 1 more: listeria risk

September 20, 2023 · David Oppenheimer & Company I Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallListeria monocytogenes

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
David Oppenheimer & Company I
Location
Seattle, WA
Reported by FDA
September 20, 2023
Recall started
August 8, 2023
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Seafood
Reason type
Listeria

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Zespri Organic Green Kiwi, product of New Zealand, one pallet of bulk loose organic green kiwifruit was shipped to one consignee in Chicago, IL. The master carton has the barcode 067834 and the kiwi PLU label has the code GTIN 9400 9552.
    Quantity: 1 pallet
  • Zespri Organic Green Kiwi, product of New Zealand, perishable, packaged in plastic clamshell, net wt. 1lb. UPC 818849020093. Distributed by The Oppenheimer Group, 180 Nickerson Street, Suite 211 Seattle WA. Zespri Organic Green Kiwi, product of New Zealand, perishable, packaged in plastic clamshell, net wt. 3lb, item #7953.
    Quantity: 4568 cases (12/1lb. containers per case); 332 cases (6/3lb. containers per case)
    Codes: No codes on retail 1lb. or 3lb.s plastic clamshell container. Oppenheimer lot code on the master carton: WO00278238. Non-recall product in 1lb or 3lb. clamshell container will include a white sticker with the packed-on date and the work order number.

Where it was distributed

Distributed in FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, and WI.

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

David Oppenheimer & Company I recalled 2 products, including Zespri Organic Green Kiwi, product of New Zealand, one pallet of bulk loose organic green kiwifruit was shipped to one consignee in….

Why was it recalled?

Listeria monocytogenes

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Distributed in FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, and WI.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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