Peach Salmonella Lawsuit

Costco, Walmart, Target, ALDI, Wegmans and other stores recalled peaches from Wawona Packing Company after at least 78 people in 12 states were infected by Salmonella Enteritidis.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting peach induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with Salmonella after eating recalled peaches, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

Costco Recalls Peaches for Salmonella Risk

On August 22, Costco recalled boxes of peaches from Prima® and Wawona® due to a risk of Salmonella. The recall involves pack-dates between May 27, 2020 and August 1, 2020, including the following items:

White Peaches (Item #89407)
Organic White Peaches (Item #17895)
Yellow Peaches (Item #45518)
Organic Yellow Peaches (Item #23193)

Russ Davis Recalls Peach Salsa

On August 25, Russ Davis Wholesale recalled Peach Salsas that were sold under the brand-names Crazy Fresh®, Quick & Easy® and Perfectly Peach® due to a risk of Salmonella.

he salsas were delivered to stores in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, Iowa, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Some containers may have been sold at the deli counter at grocery stores located in Ortonville, MN, Cross Lake, MN and Tipton, IA.

Peaches Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

Health officials in the U.S. are investigating a 12-state outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis that is linked to bagged peaches from Wawona Packing Company in California.

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UPDATE: FDA Expands Peach Recall for Salmonella Risk

Bagged Peach Recall

The original recall includes bagged peaches that were sold from June 1 to August 19 in grocery stores:

Wawona Peaches – 033383322001
Wawona Organic Peaches – 849315000400
Prima® Peaches – 766342325903
Organic Marketside Peaches – 849315000400
Kroger Peaches – 011110181749
Wegmans Peaches – 077890490488

Loose/Bulk Peach Recall

The expanded recall includes loose peaches that were sold in bulk bins from June 1 through August 3, typically in bins where consumers could choose their own fruit to buy. They may have stickers with PLU numbers: 4037, 4038, 4044, 4401, 94037, 94038, 94044, 94401.

How Many People Are Sick?

As of August 27, the CDC outbreak investigation reports that 78 people developed laboratory-confirmed Salmonella infections between June 29 and August 3, including 23 people who were hospitalized, in twelve states.

The outbreak involves the following case counts in 12 states: Connecticut (1), Iowa (8), Kentucky (1), Maryland (1), Michigan (17), Minnesota (23), Missouri (1), New Jersey (7), New York (9), Pennsylvania (2), Virginia (3), and Wisconsin (5).

Where Were the Peaches Sold?

Stores that sold recalled peaches include, but are not limited to:

ALDI
Costco
Target
Kroger
Jay-C
King Soopers
Hannaford
City Market
Fry’s
Ralphs
Food 4 Less
Foods Co.
Food Lion
Smiths
Walmart
Wegmans

Wegmans Peach Recall

On August 22, Wegmans Food Markets Inc. issued a recall for bagged peaches, loose peaches in bulk bins, and fresh bakery items that contain peaches, due to a risk of Salmonella.

For a full list of recalled products, including bakery items, please visit the Wegmans website.

Bagged peach recall (June 1 through August 19):

Wawona Sweet2Eat® 2-pound bagged peaches
Wegmans® 2-pound bagged peaches

Loose peach recall (June 1 through August 21, 2020):

White peaches
Yellow peaches
Organic peaches
Wegmans® Organic 2.5-pound boxed peaches

ALDI Peach Recall & Instacart

On August 19, ALDI recalled peaches in 20 states from Wawona Packing Company. ALDI’s recall involves loose bulk peaches, Organic Peaches in 2-pound bags, and Wawona® Peaches in 2-pound bags.

The peaches were recalled in the states of Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts,Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin and West Virginia.

The peaches were also sold through Instacart, a grocery delivery service that has partnered with ALDI.

Target Peach Recall for Salmonella Risk

Target also recalled peaches due to a risk of Salmonella, including loose peaches (Prima® and California), 2-pound bags of Organic Peaches, and white peaches:

Target Item # 267-03-4038, Peach per pound; UPC # 492670340386 Item will have a small sticker with the name Prima and the 4 digit code 4044
Target Item # 266-03-0010, Peach by the each; UPC # 204038000005 Item will have a small sticker with the name California and the 4 digit code 4038
Target Item # 266-03-0002, 2 lb peach bag; UPC # 033383322056 Bag has a orange banner at the top with the brand “Prima Tree Ripened Peaches” printed on it.
Target Item # 267-50-4044, 2 lb organic peach; UPC # 849315000400 Bag has an orange banner at the top with the brand “Organic Peaches” printed on it.
Target Item # 267-03-4405, White Peach per pound UPC # 492670344056 Item will have a small sticker with the name Prima and the 4 digit code 4401

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