Moonlight Companies recalls its yellow and white peaches

Hawai‘i Department of Health Food and Drug Branch alerts residents to a recall issued by Moonlight Companies for its Moonlight yellow and white peaches because of the potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes identified where the fruit was packaged.

The recalled fruit was distributed nationwide between Sept. 16 and Oct. 29 to retailers and supermarkets such as Costco, Target, Whole Foods, Times Supermarkets and Big Save in Hawai‘i.

Food and Drug Branch officials are working with these stores to ensure the recalled product is no longer available for sale.

The peaches in question were either sold as individual pieces bearing PLU stickers or as multipacks. This recall does not include packages or PLU stickers with the words “Washington” and/or “Organic.”

RECALL INFORMATION IS AS FOLLOWS:

Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious and sometimes fatal infection, as a result of eating Listeria-contaminated food.

The disease primarily affects pregnant women, newborns, the elderly and others with weakened immune systems.

Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths.

Healthy people can suffer symptoms such as:

• Fever.
• Severe headache.
• Muscle aches.
• Stiffness.
• Nausea.
• Abdominal pain and/or diarrhea.

Although people can develop listeriosis up to 2 months after eating contaminated food, symptoms usually begin within several days of consumption, often with diarrhea.

Listeriosis can be treated with antibiotics.

Contact your health care provider immediately if you are exhibiting symptoms after having consumed any of the recalled fruit.

There have been no confirmed reports of illness or adverse events to date attributed to the recalled fruit.

Food and Drug Branch advises consumers to verify the recalled product by checking the corresponding production information and images of packaging or PLU stickers.

Safely seal the fruit in a sealable plastic bag and dispose of it. Wash your hands thoroughly and sanitize any areas that might have come in contact with the fruit.

Consumers with questions about refunds should contact Moonlight Companies at 855-215-5017 from 2 to 11 a.m. (Hawai‘i time) Monday through Friday.