Product recalls are never good news for the consumer, especially when it comes to food. It is, however, on us as consumers to pay attention as recalls roll in, should a potentially dangerous purchase still be in our possession.

On July 30, Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC announced a recall of Member’s Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Packs in 15-count boxes due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The products in question are said to have been sold in Sam’s Club stores nationwide, with no illnesses (thankfully) reported so far.

For those out of the loop, Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can lead to serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and those with a weakened immune system.

While healthy individuals infected with Li

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