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FreshPoint of Denver Recalls Processed Fruits and Vegetables Due To Possible Health Risk

NEWS RELEASE



Contact:  Brian Sturgeon 
          214-668-1501

For Immediate Release

Denver, CO - June 26, 2002 -- FreshPoint Of Denver, Colorado is recalling 1,883 cases of the below assorted processed fruits and vegetables that has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product.

FreshPoint Item #	Pck/Sz	Label	Item Description	Type of Pack
16081	8OZ	No Label	PROCESSED MIXED FRUIT CUBED	Retail
81425	6/16OZ	Malcombs Fresh Re-Pack	PROCESSED HONEYDEW CHUNKS	Retail
80650	6/16OZ	Malcombs Fresh Re-Pack	PROCESSED CANT/HONEYDEW CHUNKS	Retail
80675	6/16OZ	Malcombs Fresh Re-Pack	PROCESSED MIXED FRUIT	Retail
81910	6/32OZ	Windmill Farms	PROCESSED CANT/HONEYDEW CHUNKS	Retail
81915	6/32OZ	Windmill Farms	PROCESSED MIXED FRUIT	Retail
80590	2/32OZ	Windmill Farms	PROCESSED CANT/HONEY/WATERMELON CNKS	Retail
85027	5 LB	Windmill Farms	PROCESSED FRUIT BOWL	Retail
81880	1 EACH	Windmill Farms	PROCESSED WATERMELON BOATS	Retail
85150	3/2.3 LB	Windmill Farms	PROCESSED FRUIT MEDLEY TRAY	Retail
81945	6/7.5OZ	Windmill Farms	PROCESSED HONEYDEW CHUNK	Retail
81920	6/7.5OZ	Windmill Farms	PROCESSED MIXED FRUIT	Retail
91035	4/4CT	Windmill Farms	PROCESSED VEGGIE KABOBS	Retail
910145	4/36CT	Windmill Farms	PROCESSED KABOB KIT	Retail
81805	2/9"	Cub Food	PROCESSED FRUIT TRAYS	Retail
81355	2/5 LB	No Label	PROCESSED HONEYDEW CHUNKS	Retail & Food Service
941166	5 LB	No Label	PROCESSED ONION RED RINGS W/O CENTERS	Food Service
69286	10 LB	Malcombs Fresh Re-Pack	PROCESSED RED ONION KABOB	Retail
92288	5 LB	No Label	PROCESSED SWEET POTATO JULIENNE	Food Service
816557	5 LB	No Label	PROCESSED JICIMA SLAW	Food Service
966263	5 LB	No Label	PROCESSED ONIONS RD SLICED	Food Service
307539	5 LB	No Label	PROCESSED PICKLING VEG MIX ASSORTED	Food Service

The above products were distributed in the Denver Front Range area. Products were also distributed to a military commissary in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The products were distributed through retail stores and some food service operators.

We are conducting the recall on the above items with the production date of 6-14-2002 to 6-24-2002, Julian Date 165 to 175 or best if used by dates ranging from 06-20-2002 to 06-28-2002. This information can be found on the individual packages or shipping containers.

The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the company revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The production of the product has been suspended while the FDA and the company continue to investigate this issue.

Consumers who have purchased the above items are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with any questions may contact the company at 1-214-668-1501.

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