diff --git a/select2.js b/select2.js
index f472eba1..b2e6185a 100644
--- a/select2.js
+++ b/select2.js
@@ -2194,6 +2194,7 @@ the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache Lic
             this.search.bind("blur", this.bind(function(e) {
                 this.container.removeClass("select2-container-active");
                 this.search.removeClass("select2-focused");
+                this.selection.find(".select2-search-choice-focus").removeClass("select2-search-choice-focus");
                 if (!this.opened()) this.clearSearch();
                 e.stopImmediatePropagation();
             }));