Donut recall: 2 million products nationwide had listeria concern

FGF Brands issued a recall in January with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for dozens of donut products that were distributed throughout the U.S. and Canada.

The products were recalled for potential listeria contamination. 

Donut recall

What they're saying:

Simona Ionita, Vice President of Supply Chain and Recall Coordinator, shared the following information with FOX Television Stations: 

"At FGF, food safety is our top priority. We want to clarify recent media coverage regarding FGF’s voluntary recall of donuts to ensure customers have not been misled or confused:

• The voluntary recall was completed over a month ago (early January), and does not implicate anything that is currently, or was recently on the market.
• All donuts are completely safe to eat.
• The voluntary recall was a precautionary measure based on non product related findings at one of our donut facilities in the US.
• No donuts or food contact surfaces ever tested positive for listeria. 
• The voluntary recall applied only to donut products in the U.S."

By the numbers:

FGF Brands’ recall included 60 various donut products such as cake rings, paczki, fritters, crullers and munchkins. 

The recall included more than 2 million cases of products sold under various brand names, including Dunkin.

A full list of products can be seen here. 

Big picture view:

The recall has been completed, and all products included in this recall have been fully removed. 

The recall does not include anything that is currently, or was recently, on the market. 

No products or food contact surfaces ever tested positive for Listeria, and no illnesses were reported. 

What is listeria? 

Listeria are bacteria, or germs, that can contaminate many foods.

Listeriosis sufferers can experience symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, headache, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms.