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Avocados are being recalled in 6 states after a batch tested positive for listeria

Hayley Peterson   

Avocados are being recalled in 6 states after a batch tested positive for listeria

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Avocados have been recalled in six states.

  • Henry Avocado Corporation has issued a recall for whole avocados over listeria concerns.
  • The recall impacts avocados shipped to Arizona, California, Florida, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Wisconsin.
  • Symptoms of listeria infection include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.

A California avocado grower is recalling whole avocados sold to stores in six states over a possible listeria contamination.

Henry Avocado Corporation announced the recall after avocados at its packing facility tested positive for listeria.

The recall impacts avocados shipped to Arizona, California, Florida, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Wisconsin.

All shipments from the packing facility, including conventional and organic avocados, are subject to the recall, the company said.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of infection include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.

Henry Avocado Corporation said there have been no reports of illnesses tied to the possible contamination.

Conventional avocados impacted by the recall carry stickers with label "Bravocado." Organic avocados impacted by the recall show "California" on the label.

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