Peaches and Nectarines Sold at Walmart Recalled due to Listeria Concerns

Peaches and nectarines sold at several Walmarts across the country including Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, are being recalled due to listeria concerns. The recall involves 1,727 cartons of fresh peaches and 1,207 cartons of fresh nectarines.

The recall was issued after a routine sampling found traces of listeria in the fruit.

The recalled peaches and nectarines were sold as a bulk retail produce item with a PLU sticker (PLU# 4044, 3035, 4378) showing the country of origin of Chile.

Anyone who has bought the recalled produce should throw it away or contact the place of purchase for a refund.

Listeria can cause serious infections that primarily affect older adults, those with weakened immune systems and pregnant women and their newborns.

No illnesses have been reported so far.

Recovering compensation after an injury or illness from a defective product

If you can prove that your food poisoning or food-related illness or injury was caused by a contaminated or misbranded food product, you may be able to pursue a product liability claim against the business that sold or prepared that food product. You should also contact your local health department to report the incident.

A claim against the negligent business or manufacturer for food poisoning or food- related illness or injury will seek recovery of medical bills, lost wages, out of pocket expenses and pain and suffering.

If you or someone you know has been injured or diagnosed with food poisoning due to a contaminated or misbranded food product, call Berger and Green at 412-661-1400 to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Pittsburgh today.

Source: WPXI, “Peaches, nectarines sold at Walmart recalled”