Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions recalled 22 lots of their Member’s Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack 15 count boxes on Wednesday (July 30) due to a Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

According to the United States Food & Drug Administration, the recalled Member’s Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack 15 count boxes were distributed to retail stores across the U.S. including locations in Nebraska. Consumers should throw out Member’s Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack 15 count boxes containing strawberry, apple, and banana packs with UPC code 1 93968 50900 2 printed on the box.

Per the FDA, Listeria "is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems."

Symptoms of a Listeria monocytogenes infection include "high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea." Being infected with this organism can also "cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women."

Officials recommended that consumers discard the products or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund."

As of Thursday (July 31) no illnesses were reported from consuming the affected Member’s Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack 15 count boxes.

Customers with questions regarding the recalled product are encouraged to contact "Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC’s Customer Service at 770-387-0451, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm EST."

Check out the FDA's full recall for affected UPC codes, photos of the contaminated Member’s Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack 15 count boxes and additional information regarding the dangers of Listeria monocytogenes.

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