Over 2 million doughnut products recalled across US, Canada over listeria risk
safefoodmitra.com · 2025-02-10 09:51:33
This classification means that the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health issues, though the risk of serious health consequences is considered low.
The FDA’s enforcement report states that over 60 different doughnut products, including fritters, paczki, eclairs, crullers, and Munchkins, are affected. All of the recalled products were made before 13 December 2024 and are still within their expiration dates.
What are the potential health risks
Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection, especially dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 1,600 people in the US contract listeriosis each year, and roughly 260 of those cases are fatal.
“Infection during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage in about 20% of cases and newborn death in around 3% of cases,” warned the CDC.