Approximately 2 million baked goods for sale at Dunkin, including donuts and coffee rolls, were recalled of potential concerns about contamination by bacteria Listeria monocytogenes, federal safety regulators said.
According to a report released Wednesday by the Food and Drug Administration, FGF brands, manufacturers distributing baked goods in the US and Canada, have issued voluntary reverts due to “potential contamination by Listeria monocytogenes.” did.
The recalled product is a mixture of chocolate, raspberry and Bavarian donuts. French Crawls; éclairs; and coffee rolls. Some items were sold at Dunkin and were produced before December 13, 2024, the FDA said. The suspected cause of contamination has not been determined.
The recall, which came into effect on January 7th, was upgraded to Class II on Wednesday. This is defined by the FDA as “using or exposure to a violation product can cause temporary or medically reversible malignant health.” If the probability of a consequence or serious adverse effect is far away. ”
The agency didn't say what steps consumers should follow regarding the recall, nor did they say if they had any illnesses related to the recalled baked goods. The FGF brand and Dunkin' did not respond immediately to inquiries on Sunday.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Listeria is the third leading cause of death from foodborne diseases in the United States.
Infections from Listeria, a bacteria that can contaminate foods, are rare, but can potentially cause serious illnesses.
Typical symptoms include fever and headache. Most people who consume Listeria-contaminated foods do not get sick, but pregnant women, elderly people, newborns and people with weakened immune systems can get seriously ill or die, according to the CDC .
An estimated 1,600 people in the United States are infected with Listeria each year, with about 260 people dying from those infections, the CDC said.
The latest recall related to Listeria took place in December and announced that Braga Fresh recalls one package of ready-to-eat broccoli florals for sale at Walmart stores.
