Recall: Freeze-Dried Fruit Recalled; Could Contain Salmonella

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of 59,780 cases of freeze-dried fruit produced by Oregon Freeze Dry, Inc., of Albany, Ore.

The company issued the recall after determining the product could be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium known to cause salmonellosis in humans and animals. Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. In some cases, they are known to be severe enough to require hospitalization and can cause serious complications or death in young children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.

The product was sold exclusively at Costco Wholesale Stores across the US. No other products made by Oregon Freeze Dry, Inc., are affected by the recall, and lots of the product remaining on the shelf have been rigorously tested and determined to be safe for consumption.


The affected products are Kirkland Signature Real Sliced Fruit, sold in a red and white case that contains 20 pouches of the snacks. The affected lots have best before dates of Feb. 14, 2015, to March 11, 2015.

No confirmed cases of Salmonella poisoning related to this product have been reported at this time. Georgia Department of Agriculture inspectors will be checking to make sure the recalled products are removed from sale. Consumers are encouraged to dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Questions about this recall?
Consumers who purchased this product can contact Oregon Freeze Dry, Inc., at recall@ofd.com or call 1-888-641-2933 during business hours in Pacific Daylight Time.

To view a comprehensive list of food and feed recalls affecting Georgia, visit our Food Safety Division recall website. If this recall expands or additional details become available in the future, the website will provide the most up-to-date information.