Some nectarines and peaches sold at Market Basket stores in Massachusetts are being recalled as part of a larger stone fruit recall because the fruits may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, the Food and Drug Administration said. The affected peaches, nectarines and plums were sold in certain stores across 18 states. In Maine, the only other New England state affected, potentially contaminated peaches were distributed to Hannaford stores, officials said. The peaches and nectarines were sold as bulk produce with sticker numbers 4044, 3035 and 4378, showing the country of origin as Chile. A total of 1,727 cartons of fresh peaches, 1,207 cartons of fresh nectarines and 365 cartons of fresh plums are affected by this recall, FDA officials said. The fruit was distributed by Jac. Vandenberg, Inc. of Yonkers, New York. "The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the packing house which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria," officials wrote. "The company has ceased the distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem."Customers who purchased the recalled produce can return it to the store for a full refund. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious, and sometimes fatal, infections. Symptoms can include high fever, severe headache, stiffness,nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Children, frail or elderly individuals are particularly susceptible. FDA officials said no illnesses have been reported in connection with this contamination.

Some nectarines and peaches sold at Market Basket stores in Massachusetts are being recalled as part of a larger stone fruit recall because the fruits may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, the Food and Drug Administration said.

The affected peaches, nectarines and plums were sold in certain stores across 18 states. In Maine, the only other New England state affected, potentially contaminated peaches were distributed to Hannaford stores, officials said.


The peaches and nectarines were sold as bulk produce with sticker numbers 4044, 3035 and 4378, showing the country of origin as Chile.

A total of 1,727 cartons of fresh peaches, 1,207 cartons of fresh nectarines and 365 cartons of fresh plums are affected by this recall, FDA officials said. The fruit was distributed by Jac. Vandenberg, Inc. of Yonkers, New York.

"The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the packing house which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria," officials wrote. "The company has ceased the distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem."

Customers who purchased the recalled produce can return it to the store for a full refund.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious, and sometimes fatal, infections. Symptoms can include high fever, severe headache, stiffness,nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Children, frail or elderly individuals are particularly susceptible.

FDA officials said no illnesses have been reported in connection with this contamination.