Some fruits grown in California have been recalled due to the risk of a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency lists whole peaches, plums, nectarines and pluots sold under the brand Sweet 2 Eat as possibly contaminated. These fruit products are being recalled by Wawona Packing Company of California, though they may also be under the brand Harvest Sweet.
There have been no illnesses reported as of yet, however these fruits have been sold nationally. The CFIA says if these products have been found, they should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Listeria can be difficult to detect because it may not cause the fruit to look or smell spoiled, though it can cause vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are most susceptible to the illness.
