The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0702-2014·Announced 2013-12-11

Woodstock Frozen Organic Pomegranate Kernels Recalled for Hepatitis A Risk

Scenic Fruit Co is recalling Woodstock Frozen Organic Pomegranate Kernels due to epidemiological evidence of potential hepatitis A contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Scenic Fruit Co is recalling Woodstock Frozen Organic Pomegranate Kernels, sold in 8 oz. (227 gram) re-sealable plastic pouches, due to epidemiological evidence that the product may be contaminated with hepatitis A. The product is identified by the UPC 0 42563 01628 9 and is labeled with the brand name Woodstock and the description "Juicy Lil' JEWELS".

The recall covers 5,091 cases, each containing 12 bags. The specific lot codes and best by dates affected are C 0129 (A, B, or C) 035 with a best by date of 02/04/2015, C 0388 (A, B, or C) 087 with a best by date of 03/28/2015, and C 0490 (A, B, or C) 109 with a best by date of 04/19/2015. The product was distributed to distribution centers in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their lot codes and best by dates against the list above. If the product matches the recalled lots, consumers should not consume it and should return it to the place of purchase or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Woodstock Frozen Organic Pomegranate Kernels are sold in 8 oz. (227 gram) re-sealable plastic pouches with the UPC 0 42563 01628 9. The product is labeled in parts: "***WOODSTOCK***ORGANIC POMEGRANATE KERNELS***Juicy Lil' JEWELS***USDA ORGANIC***NET WT. 8 OZ (227g)***KEEP FROZ
Manufacturer
Scenic Fruit Co
Category
Food — Frozen Produce
Hazard

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 (11)

  • Recalled Lot codes and Best By Dates are: C 0129 (A
  • B
  • or C) 035 with a best by date of 02/04/2015. C 0388 (A
  • or C) 087 with a best by date of 03/28/2015. C 0490 (A
  • or C) 109 with a best by date of 04/19/2015. Code is interpreted as: C=Year
  • Year: 2012=B
  • 2013=C
  • 2014=D
  • 0129=Lot
  • C=Line number
  • 035=Julian date

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

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