Don’t Eat This: Illness Risk in Sam’s Club Product Sold in Iowa

Buying in bulk is as popular as ever. With kids going back to school, chances are you've hit a Sam's Club or Costco recently, or will soon.

If you've purchased a specific fruit product from Sam's Club under their "Member’s Mark" brand name, you will need to make sure it hasn't been recalled.

Check to see if you have the affected product.

Member’s Mark Freeze-Dried Fruit Variety Recall

Member’s Mark 15-count freeze-dried fruit variety packs sold at Sam’s Club are being recalled, according to Delish.

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The recall was issued by Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions after internal testing found potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The impacted product was distributed between July 1–25, 2025, across 43 states, including Iowa, as well as Puerto Rico.

Luckily, no illnesses have been reported at this time.

What Specifically Has Been Affected

The recalled product includes strawberries, bananas, and apples in 15 foil pouches packaged in a box.

The UPC is 1 93968 50900 2, and use-by dates range from June 24, 2027, to July 25, 2027. These were distributed nationwide between July 1 and July 25, 2025.

See a picture of the item here.

If you have the recalled product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to Sam’s Club for a full refund, no receipt needed.

For more details, you can contact Doehler’s customer service.

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What is Listeria?

Listeria is a serious bacterium that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and even seizures or miscarriage in pregnant individuals.

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It is particularly dangerous for children, older adults, pregnant individuals, and immunocompromised people.

These are the Items You Should Be Buying At Sam's Club

There are items that you can buy at a grocery store or items you can buy at a big-box store, however, if you are looking to save money, Sam's Club is the place to shop. Sam's Club allows you to buy the items you use the most in bulk, and that means you are going to be saving money.

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