The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0842-2019·Announced 2019-02-13

Willamette Valley IQF Red Raspberries Recalled for Norovirus Contamination

Willamette Valley Pie Company is recalling IQF Red Raspberries due to potential Norovirus contamination. The product was distributed in five states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves Norovirus, a high-risk pathogen. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for high-risk pathogens without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Willamette Valley Pie Company, LLC. is recalling IQF Red Raspberries packed in flexible poly bags. The recall is due to a potential contamination with Norovirus. The affected products include 2 lb. bags (lot codes 240 811 and 240 812) and 5 lb. bags (lot code 240 812), all with a best-by date of August 27, 2020.

The recall involves 850 cases of the 2 lb. bags and 530 cases of the 5 lb. bags. These products were distributed in Idaho, California, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their lot codes and best-by dates. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
IQF Red Raspberries, packed in flexible poly bags, net wt. 2 lbs. per bag. There are six bags packed per case. UPC is 0 22518 87750 9. The label of 2 lb. bag is read in parts: "***Red Raspberries ***WILLAMETTE VALLEY FRUIT ***Ingredients: Red Raspberries*** 2994 82nd Avenue N
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 (3)

  • Lot codes for 2 lb. bags: 240 811 and 240 812
  • BEST BY AUG/27/2020. Lot codes for 5 lb. bags: 240 812
  • BEST BY AUG/27/2020.

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states: