CLASS I Food recall · Reported 17 Dec 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Sweet 2 Eat Plums recalled by Wawona Packing

Wawona Packing is recalling Sweet 2 Eat Plums. The recall was initiated on 18 Jul 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesItem 4040 - 3099501; 00895009002311; Item 4042 - 3099536; 00895009002218; Item 4440 - 3189881; 00895009002366; Item 94040 - 3098816; 00895009002335 Item 94042 - 3098824; 00895009002342; Sam's Club Consumer Box 4 lb UPC 0 33383 32016 8; BJ's Clamshell 4-4.5 lb. UPC 0 33383 45468 9; 2 lb Bag Plum UPC 033383 32010 6.
Quantity recalled2.2 millions boxes total all fruit (20 lbs per box) estimated since 6-2014

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0620-2015
FDA event ID
68833
Recalling firm
Wawona Packing, Cutler, CA
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
18 Jul 2014
FDA classified
8 Dec 2014
Reported
17 Dec 2014
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Listeria
Product category
Oysters & Shellfish

Timeline

18 Jul 2014Recall initiated by company
8 Dec 2014Classified by FDA+143 days
17 Dec 2014Published in enforcement report+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Certain lots of whole peaches (white and yellow), nectarines (white and yellow), plums and pluots packed between June 2 and July 12, 2014 may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.

Product as listed by the FDA

Sweet 2 Eat Plums; Product of USA: Brand names: Sweet 2 Eat, Orchard Perfect, Trader Joe's, Sam's, Mrs. Smittcamp's, Harvest Sweet, Wawona, Costco, Sweet O. Packed in the following configurations: Sam's 3 1/2 lb Clamshell (Black Diamond)Consumer Box - 4 lbs. BJ's 4 lb. Clamshell; 2 lb. bag. Labels: 4040 CA Black Plum; 4042 CA Red Plum; 4440 Tree Ripe Plum; 94040 Org Black Plum; 94042 Org Red Plum. Varieties include: Black Plum: Angeleno, Black Amber, black Diamond 11, Black Kat, Slack Splendor, Catalina, Earli Queen, Flavor Rich, Friar, Howard Sun, Owen T,, SP-25 Black Giant, Su Plum 11/37, SU Plum 34/36, SU Plum 41/42. SU Plum, 43. Red Plum: Betty Ann, Fall Fiesta, Fortune, Fruit Punch, Hiromi Red,Joanna Red, John W., Red Yummy, Royal Diamond, September Yummy, Simka, Yummy Beauty Green Plum: October Sun Wawona Packing Cutler, CA.

Where it was distributed

Worldwide distribution including Canada, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Columbia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Australia, India, Mexico, Philippines, Brazil, Hong Kong, Ecuador and Manila

Stores named: Costco, Trader Joe's

Questions about this recall

Is Sweet 2 Eat Plums recalled?

Yes. Wawona Packing recalled Sweet 2 Eat Plums on 18 Jul 2014. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0620-2015.

Why was it recalled?

Certain lots of whole peaches (white and yellow), nectarines (white and yellow), plums and pluots packed between June 2 and July 12, 2014 may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

Item 4040 - 3099501; 00895009002311; Item 4042 - 3099536; 00895009002218; Item 4440 - 3189881; 00895009002366; Item 94040 - 3098816; 00895009002335 Item 94042 - 3098824; 00895009002342; Sam's Club Consumer Box 4 lb UPC 0 33383 32016 8; BJ's Clamshell 4-4.5 lb. UPC 0 33383 45468 9; 2 lb Bag Plum UPC 033383 32010 6.

Where was it sold?

Worldwide distribution including Canada, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Columbia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Australia, India, Mexico, Philippines, Brazil, Hong Kong, Ecuador and Manila

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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