Organic Strawberries Recalled Due to Hepatitis A Contamination Risk
California Splendor, Inc. is recalling 30-pound cases of Organic IQF Whole Strawberries due to potential Hepatitis A contamination. The recall affects 202,500 pounds distributed to Oregon and California.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls receive a Critical (5) severity score. Hepatitis A is classified as a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
California Splendor, Inc. is recalling 30-pound cases of Organic IQF Whole Strawberries due to potential Hepatitis A contamination. The recall includes approximately 202,500 pounds of product.
The affected product was distributed to Oregon and California. Consumers who purchased strawberries with lot numbers 750161, 750335, 750368, 750385, or 750388 should stop consuming the product immediately and discard it or return it to the place of purchase.
Hepatitis A is a serious viral infection. Consumers concerned about potential exposure should contact their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- 30 lb. cases of Organic IQF Whole Strawberries
- Manufacturer
- California Splendor, Inc.
- Category
- Food — 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 (5)
- Lot numbers: 750161
- 750335
- 750368
- 750385
- 750388
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by California Splendor, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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