Frozen Organic Strawberries Recalled for Potential Hepatitis A Contamination
Frozen Organic Strawberries sold under multiple brands (Kirkland Signature, Trader Joe's, and others) are being recalled due to potential hepatitis A contamination. Do not consume; discard or return to retailer.
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: This FDA Class I recall is assigned a Severe severity level. While the recall classification indicates a serious issue, no illnesses or injuries have been reported, and the contamination is identified as potential rather than confirmed.
Plain-English summary
Frozen Organic Strawberries distributed under the Kirkland Signature, Trader Joe's, Simply Nature, Vital Choice, PCC Community Markets, Made With, Cadia, and Scenic/Splendor brands are being recalled due to potential contamination with hepatitis A virus. The recalled product is manufactured by Scenic Fruit Company, LLC.
The affected strawberries include Lot #81991281 (1,050 cases) and Lot #81992281 (2,189 cases). The best-by date on affected packages is 10/08/2024. These products were distributed across multiple states, including nationwide distribution through Trader Joe's and regional distribution through other retailers.
Hepatitis A is a serious infectious disease that can cause fever, abdominal pain, and jaundice. If you have purchased these frozen strawberries, do not consume them. Discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Frozen Organic Strawberries, Kirkland Signature, frozen, net wt. 4lb., 9 packages per case, Costco Item 904984. UPC 096619140404. Distributed by Costco Warehouse Corporation, Seattle, WA. Product of Mexico.
- Manufacturer
- Scenic Fruit Company, LLC
- Category
- Food — Frozen Produce
- Hazard
- hepatitis-a
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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