Texas Watermelon Recall Lawyer

Walmart and RaceTrac gas stations in Texas recalled watermelon and other pre-cut fruit due to a risk of Listeria contamination.

Need a Texas Watermelon Recall Lawyer? Collen A. Clark is a true advocate for his clients and is passionate about helping Texans that have been injured or wronged. If you or a loved one was diagnosed with a Listeria infection after eating watermelon from Walmart or RaceTrac, you should contact our lawyers immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit.

UPDATE: Walmart Expands Fruit Recall for Listeria Risk

On October 3, 2020, Walmart and its supplier, Country Fresh, expanded a fruit recall to include more Freshness Guaranteed® products that contain “cut and/or sliced apples, grapes, mangos, pineapples and cantaloupe” due to a risk of Listeria contamination.

No illnesses were reported when the recall was announced on October 3. Instead, FDA tests found Listeria on equipment near where the recalled fruit products were packaged.

The expanded recall includes products that were sold at Walmart stores in 9 states, including Texas, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri and Oklahoma. They have “best if used by” dates from October 3 to October 11, 2020.

The expanded recall includes the following products:

• APPLE GRAPE TRAY w/ CARMEL 2 lbs 10oz
• GREEN APPLE SLICES 32oz
• MIXED APPLE SLICES 32oz
• RED APPLE SLICES 14oz
• RED APPLE SLICES 32oz
• CANTALOUPE CHUNKS 10oz
• CANTALOUPE CHUNKS 16oz
• SEASONAL FRUIT TRAY 40oz
• SUMMER BLEND 5oz
• TROPICAL BLEND 5oz
• MANGO CHUNK 10oz
• MANGO SPEARS 16oz
• PINEAPPLE GRAPE MANGO BLEND 16oz
• PINEAPPLE CHUNKS 10oz
• PINEAPPLE CHUNKS 16oz
• PINEAPPLE CHUNKS 42oz
• PINEAPPLE SPEARS 32oz
• RED GRAPES 10oz
• SEASONAL BLEND 10oz
• SEASONAL BLEND 32oz
• SEASONAL TRIO 32oz

Walmart & RaceTrac Stores in Texas Recall Watermelon

In October 2020, Walmart and RaceTrac gas stations in Texas recalled watermelon chunks, spears, and mixed fruit bowls with watermelon due to a risk of Listeria.

The recalled watermelon was packaged in a variety of clear plastic clamshell containers and bowls with best-by dates of October 2, 3, and 4, 2020. They were distributed from September 23-25, 2020.

The manufacturer, Country Fresh, recalled watermelon products in 5 states: Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Oklahoma.

No illnesses were reported as of October 1, 2020. The recall was issued after FDA tests detected Listeria on packing equipment for the products.

Walmart Watermelon Recall — List of Products

• • Watermelon 10 oz – UPC Code: 681131180672
  • Watermelon 32 oz – UPC Code: 681131180672
  • Watermelon Chunks 42 oz – UPC Code: 681131180658
  • Watermelon Spears 16 oz – UPC Code: 681131180665
  • Summer Blend 5 oz – UPC Code: 681131355094

RaceTrac Watermelon Recall — List of Products

• • • Watermelon 5.5oz – UPC Code: 74641000644
    • Melon Trio 5.5oz – UPC Code: 74641031945

Listeria Symptoms & Health Risks

Healthy adults who are infected with Listeria monocytogenes may develop a high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. In some cases, Listeria spreads beyond the intestines to the bloodstream or the brain, resulting in death. Pregnant women who are infected can suffer a miscarriage or stillbirth.

Need a Watermelon Recall Lawyer in Texas?

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