A Trader Joe's Frozen Fruit Blend Is Being Recalled Again—This Time for Potential Listeria Risk

If you're an avid smoothie maker, you may want to check your freezer for Trader Joe's frozen Organic Tropical Fruit Blend. The product is currently the subject of a voluntary recall due to potential listeria contamination.

The affected product, which was recalled on June 21, features a medley of pineapple, mango, strawberries, and bananas. Consumers should check the product for "Best By" dates 01/30/24, 01/31/24, 02/01/24, 02/02/24, and 02/03/24.

The same product was the subject of another recall in March due to potential hepatitis A risk—so consumers should also check Trader Joe's frozen Organic Tropical Fruit Blend for "Best By" dates 04/25/24, 05/12/24, 05/23/24, 05/30/24, and 06/07/24.

While there have been no reported illnesses related to this product to date, Trader Joe's is urging customers to discard the product or return it to any store location for a full refund. If you have consumed the product, note that listeria symptoms usually start within two weeks of contamination, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, fatigue, and headaches.

Listeria is most likely to affect pregnant women and their newborns, as well as adults aged 65 or older, and people with weakened immune systems, according to the CDC. While other groups can be infected with listeria, it is generally not life threatening.