RI Dept. of Health Warns of Recall on Blendtopia Products
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RI Dept. of Health Warns of Recall on Blendtopia Products
According to RI DOH, there have been no reports of sickness or illness to date associated with this recall.
The Recall
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The smoothie blends affected include: Blendtopia brand “Glow”, “Detox”, “Energy”, “Immunity” and “Strength” Superfood Smoothie Kits.
The impacted product is labeled as “Best By July 2021, Best By Oct 2021, and Best By Nov 2021”.
The products were distributed nationwide, including in Rhode Island, and are sold at select retailers and through online sales.
Listeria Monocytogenes
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Consumers who have affected products should not consume them and discard them immediately or return them to the place of purchase