The FDA has escalated Alma Pak International LLC's organic blueberry recall to a Class I, the most severe classification, after Listeria monocytogenes was detected. 400 boxes were recalled after routine testing.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a Class I recall for roughly 12,000 pounds of blueberries from Georgia-based Alma Pak International, LLC. A Class I recall is the most severe type of recall possible,

The FDA has recalled 12,000 pounds of organic blueberries due to Listeria contamination, urging caution ahead of July 4th celebrations and summer food safety concerns.

A recall was announced after bacteria were found that could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

A blueberry recall has been upgraded to the highest possible level over contamination concerns. Alma Pak International LLC voluntarily recalled 400 boxes, weighing 30 pounds each, of its organic blueberries June 9 because they tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes,

Alma Pak International LLC's organic blueberry recall has been elevated to a Class I by the FDA due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The initial recall on June 9 involved