"Listeria Contamination Prompts Recall of Organic Kiwi in 14 States"

Organic kiwifruit sold in clamshell packages in 14 states is being recalled due to potential contamination with listeria monocytogenes. The recall was initiated after routine testing by the Kentucky Department of Health found the bacteria in some of the fruit. Listeria can cause serious or fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable populations. No illnesses have been reported so far, and consumers are advised to discard the affected kiwi. The company is cooperating with the FDA in their investigation.