Blueberries Are Being Recalled Over Potential Contamination

Dole blueberries may have cyclospora, according to a new recall notice.

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Photo courtesy of DaliCePhotos/Shutterstock

Dole has issued a recall on select cases of Dole Fresh Blueberries due to the potential for cyclospora contamination. 

The blueberries are sold in those familiar clear plastic clamshell cases. They have been sold at grocery stores in four US states and two Canadian provinces in six-ounce, 18-ounce, 24-ounce, and pint-sized packages. You'll find a full list of the recalled lot codes and packaged-on dates on the recall page at the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) website. That code is printed on the top label and may be printed across words on the label. 

Dole says that, unlike the recent frozen shrimp recall, no illnesses have been reported in connection with its blueberries so far. If you ingest the cyclospora parasite, you can become sick. Common symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, body aches, and fatigue, according to the recall notice. That sounds pretty unpleasant, so check any packages you have in the fridge to be sure they don't align with the recalled lots. 

The blueberries were only distributed in Illinois, Maine, New York, and Wisconsin, as well as Alberta and British Columbia. The company's notice says that no other products are being recalled outside of these specific lot codes, which means not all blueberries from Dole are under recall. The FDA's website has a list of lot codes, UPCs, and images of the recalled containers. You're advised to throw out any blueberries that are part of the recall. This recall does not specify that you can get a refund at the place of purchase, but with most recalls, that's possible. The recall page has contact information for the Dole Consumer Center if you have questions.

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Dustin Nelson is a Senior Staff Writer at Thrillist. Follow Dustin Nelson on Twitter.