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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0620-2015/FDA enforcement
Wawona Packing Company·Cosmetics·Jul 18, 2014

Sweet 2 Eat Plums

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Certain lots of whole peaches (white and yellow), nectarines (white and yellow), plums and pluots packed between June 2 and July 12, 2014 may be contaminated with Listeria…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

  • Action required

    Stop applying or using the product. Check the UPC and lot codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund or replacement.

Recall closed · classified by the FDADistribution not listedMore cosmetics

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameWawona Packing Company
Recalling firmWawona Packing CompanyCutler, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 33383 32016 80 33383 45468 90 33383 32010 600 895009 00231 100 895009 00221 800 895009 00236 600 895009 00233 500 895009 00234 2
Lot / date codes
  • Item 4040 - 3099501; 00895009002311; Item 4042 - 3099536; 00895009002218; Item 4440 - 3189881; 00895009002366
  • Item 94040 - 3098816; 00895009002335 Item 94042 - 3098824; 00895009002342; Sam's Club Consumer Box 4 lb UPC 0 33383 32016 8; BJ's Clamshell 4-4.5 lb. UPC 0 33383 45468 9; 2 lb Bag Plum UPC 033383 32010 6.
Distribution area

Worldwide distribution including Canada, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Columbia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Australia, India, Mexico, Philippines, Brazil, Hong Kong, Ecuador and Manila

Canada, Mexico, Australia

Quantity affected2.2 millions boxes total all fruit (20 lbs per box) estimated since 6-2014
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 17, 2014
FDA recall numberF-0620-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Wawona Packing Company initiated this cosmetics recall on July 18, 2014. The FDA enforcement report states: Certain lots of whole peaches (white and yellow), nectarines (white and yellow), plums and pluots packed between June 2 and July 12, 2014 may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA report lists distribution as: Worldwide distribution including Canada, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Columbia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Australia, India, Mexico, Philippines, Brazil, Hong Kong, Ecuador and Manila.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Certain lots of whole peaches (white and yellow), nectarines (white and yellow), plums and pluots packed between June 2 and July 12, 2014 may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Sweet 2 Eat Plums was made or distributed by Wawona Packing Company in Cutler, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0620-2015, dated December 17, 2014.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Set the product aside and do not apply it.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Listeria monocytogenes

Symptoms to watch for

Fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea may occur. Severe infection can cause headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions.

When symptoms may appear

Symptoms can begin within a few days, but can take up to several weeks to appear.

Higher-risk groups

Pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and immunocompromised people are at the highest risk of severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Sweet 2 Eat Plums recall?

Wawona Packing Company recalled Sweet 2 Eat Plums in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0620-2015. Certain lots of whole peaches (white and yellow), nectarines (white and yellow), plums and pluots packed between June 2 and July 12, 2014 may be contaminated with Listeria…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Stop applying or using the product. Check the UPC and lot codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund or replacement. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Wawona Packing Company recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0620-2015. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.