Dole recalled fresh blueberries from 4 states due to a risk of food poisoning infections with Cyclospora parasites.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Dole blueberry induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with a Cyclospora parasite infection after eating Dole™ Fresh Blueberries, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Dole Blueberries Recalled for Cyclospora Risk
In June 2021, Dole Diversified North America Inc. recalled certain containers of Dole™ Fresh Blueberries due to a risk of contamination with Cyclospora, a parasite that can cause food poisoning illnesses.
Where Were The Blueberries Sold?
The recalled blueberries were distributed in four U.S. states: Illinois, Maine, New York, and Wisconsin, as well as two Canadian provinces (Alberta and British Columbia).
What Blueberries Were Recalled?
The recalled blueberries were packaged in plastic clamshell containers in a variety of sizes (18-oz., pint, 6-oz., and 24-oz.) with pack-dates in May and June 2021.
| 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 |
What is Cyclospora?
Cyclospora is a parasite that causes an intestinal infection called cyclosporiasis. The illness i characterized by frequent bouts of watery diarrhea. The symptoms can last for months without proper treatment.
The most common symptoms of a Cyclospora infection include severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, body aches and fatigue. The infection can be cured with antibiotic treatment.
Do I have a Dole Blueberry Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Dole blueberry induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with a Cyclospora parasite infection after eating Dole™ Fresh Blueberries, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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