Frozen fruit recalled due to possible listeria outbreak. What to know about the foodborne illness.

Time to check your freezers: there’s another listeria outbreak.

Sunrise Growers has voluntarily recalled multiple frozen fruit products which were distributed to Walmart, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Target, Aldi and AWG stores across the United States beginning in the fall of 2022, according to the Food and Drug Administration’s website.

The listeria contamination is linked to pineapple from a third-party supplier, per the FDA, but that doesn’t mean only pineapple is affected. Fruit blends, as well as individually packaged fruits like strawberries and blackberries, are also considered potentially contaminated. The specific codes for what foods should be tossed can be found on the FDA’s website.

This is the second major recall of frozen fruit this month. Frozen strawberries were tied to a hepatitis A outbreak.

What is listeria?

What we call listeria is a disease-causing bacteria known as listeria monocytogenes. The disease people develop after eating food contaminated with this bacteria is called listeriosis.

One major issue with listeria? It grows under refrigeration, which is “uncommon of foodborne illness,” says Dr. Albert Shaw, infectious diseases specialist and professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine.

While frozen fruit is the culprit at the moment, other previously affected products include:

• Hot dogs

• Deli meats

• Raw fruits and vegetables

• Unpasteurized milk

• Soft cheeses

What are the symptoms and how is it treated?

Mild symptoms of listeriosis include:

• Fever

• Muscle aches

• Diarrhea

• Vomiting

Mild forms of listeriosis can typically be treated at home, with rest and fluids to avoid dehydration.

It’s important to speak to a medical professional if you are experiencing certain symptoms, such as a fever greater than 102°F, bloody diarrhea or diarrhea with mucus, bad abdominal cramps, weakness or confusion, and symptoms that don’t improve within 48 hours warrant, according to Dr. Julie Parsonnet, professor of infectious diseases at Stanford school of medicine.

In its more severe forms, listeriosis can also cause stiff neck, headache and convulsions.

A medical professional can assess whether you may need further treatment, such as antibiotics.

Who is at risk?

While anyone can get listeriosis from consuming contaminated food, certain groups are at higher risk for severe disease. Pregnant people are particularly at risk because “the bacteria can get into the bloodstream and the placenta, and there’s a high risk of fetal loss due to the infection,” Dr. Parsonnet tells Yahoo Life. “The elderly can also get listeria in their blood and their brain, causing meningitis.”

“It’s not a common cause of disease, but among the foodborne illnesses, listeria is one of the more common causes of death,” she notes.

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