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Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Jun 16, 2023

Cherries packaged under the following brands and sizes: 1. Great Value Dark Sweet Cherries,…

Recalling firm: SunOpta Grains and Foods Inc.

Why it was recalled

Fruit products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Feb 7, 2024.

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ProductCherries packaged under the following brands and sizes: 1. Great Value Dark Sweet Cherries, Pitted. Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 454g, UPC 0 78742-11209 1. Keep Frozen. Distributed by: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716 2. Good & Gather Dark Sweet Whole Pitted Cherries. Net Wt 12 oz (340 g), UPC 0 85239-04816 0. Keep Frozen. Distributed By Target Corporation Minneapolis, MN 55403 3. Best Choice Superior Selections Pitted Red Tart Cherries, unsweetened. Net Wt 12 oz (340 g), UPC 0 70038-65496 4. Keep Frozen. Proudly Distributed By: Asociated Wholesale Grocers, Inc., Kansas City, Kansas 66106
Package size16 oz
UPC070038654964, 078742112091, 085239048160

FDA code information

1. Lot / Best By: FED308962 / 03/30/2025 2. Lot / Best By: FED308862 / 03/29/2025 3. Lot / Best By: FED308861 / 03/29/2025

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Full FDA record and distribution details

Original product description

Cherries packaged under the following brands and sizes: 1. Great Value Dark Sweet Cherries, Pitted. Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 454g, UPC 0 78742-11209 1. Keep Frozen. Distributed by: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716 2. Good & Gather Dark Sweet Whole Pitted Cherries. Net Wt 12 oz (340 g), UPC 0 85239-04816 0. Keep Frozen. Distributed By Target Corporation Minneapolis, MN 55403 3. Best Choice Superior Selections Pitted Red Tart Cherries, unsweetened. Net Wt 12 oz (340 g), UPC 0 70038-65496 4. Keep Frozen. Proudly Distributed By: Asociated Wholesale Grocers, Inc., Kansas City, Kansas 66106

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC070038654964or Selections Pitted Red Tart Cherries, unsweetened. Net Wt 12 oz (340 g), UPC 0 70038-65496 4. Keep Frozen. Proudly Distributed By: Asociated Wholesale Grocers, Inc., Kansas City, Kansas 66106
UPC078742112091 1. Great Value Dark Sweet Cherries, Pitted. Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 454g, UPC 0 78742-11209 1. Keep Frozen. Distributed by: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716 2. Good & Gather Dark Sweet Whole Pitted Cherr
UPC085239048160 2. Good & Gather Dark Sweet Whole Pitted Cherries. Net Wt 12 oz (340 g), UPC 0 85239-04816 0. Keep Frozen. Distributed By Target Corporation Minneapolis, MN 55403 3. Best Choice Superior Selections Pitted

Original FDA recall reason

Fruit products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1261-2023
Event ID
92573
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Jun 16, 2023
Reported
Jul 26, 2023
Classified
Jul 18, 2023
Terminated
Feb 7, 2024
Quantity
5,908 cases
Location
Eden Prairie, MN, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Where it was distributed

Nationwide

FDA source record · F-1261-2023

Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗

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