The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0319-2023·Announced 2023-02-08

James Farm Frozen Red Raspberries Recalled for Hepatitis A Contamination

James Farm brand frozen red raspberries from Chile may be contaminated with Hepatitis A Virus. The product was distributed to food service facilities in the Northeast.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification requires a minimum score of 4. Although no illnesses have been reported, Hepatitis A is a serious pathogen, and the agency's own classification reflects this risk level.

Plain-English summary

James Farm brand frozen red raspberries (imported from Chile) are being recalled due to potential contamination with Hepatitis A Virus. The product comes in 2–5 pound bags with a net weight of 10 pounds and is labeled "FOR FOOD SERVICE SALE ONLY." It was distributed to food service facilities in the Northeast.

The affected product has a best-if-used-by date of June 14, 2024, lot code CO 22-165 or CO 22-165-1, and UPC 76069501010. A total of 1,260 cases are being recalled.

Consumers and food service operators who have this product should not use it. If you have purchased this product, discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
James Farm brand Frozen Red Raspberries; 2-5lb Bags; NET WT 10 LB (4.5 kg); KEEP FROZEN; IQF; Individually Quick Frozen; FOR FOOD SERVICE SALE ONLY; Distributed by: RD/JET, LLC; 15-24 132nd Street, College Point, NY 11356; Country of Origin: CHILE.
Manufacturer
Exportadora Copramar Ltda.
Hazard
  • hepatitis-a
  • foodborne-pathogen

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • BEST IF USED BY JUN/14/2024 UPC: 76069501010 Lot Code: CO 22-165/CO 22-165-1

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

  • CT
  • DE
  • MA
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • RI
  • VA