CLASS I Food recall · Reported 20 Sep 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report
Zespri Organic Green Kiwi recalled by David Oppenheimer & Company I
David Oppenheimer & Company I is recalling Zespri Organic Green Kiwi, distributed in 14 states. The recall was initiated on 8 Aug 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
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-1495-2023
- FDA event ID
- 92830
- Recalling firm
- David Oppenheimer & Company I, Seattle, WA
- Brand
- Zespri
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 8 Aug 2023
- FDA classified
- 8 Sep 2023
- Reported
- 20 Sep 2023
- 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
- Fish
Timeline
| 8 Aug 2023 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Sep 2023 | Classified by FDA | +31 days |
| 20 Sep 2023 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
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
Zespri Organic Green Kiwi, product of New Zealand, one pallet of bulk loose organic green kiwifruit was shipped to one consignee in Chicago, IL. The master carton has the barcode 067834 and the kiwi PLU label has the code GTIN 9400 9552.
Where it was distributed
Distributed in FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, and WI.
FloridaGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaKentuckyMichiganNorth CarolinaNew YorkOhioPennsylvaniaTennesseeTexasVirginiaWisconsin
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Listeria monocytogenes
Which lots are affected?
none
Where was it sold?
Distributed in FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, and WI.
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 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 92830| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Zespri Organic Green Kiwi recalled by David Oppenheimer & Company IZespri | David Oppenheimer & Company I | Listeria | 14 states |
More recalls from David Oppenheimer & Company I
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Zespri Organic Green Kiwi recalled by David Oppenheimer & Company IZespri | David Oppenheimer & Company I | Listeria | 14 states |
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