The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0857-2020·Announced 2020-04-01

WinCo Foods Recalls Frozen Berry Medley Due to Norovirus Contamination

WinCo Foods is recalling 21,264 bags of frozen Berry Medley because the product was found to be adulterated with Norovirus.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe severity score under the rubric, particularly given the presence of a pathogen (Norovirus) that causes significant illness.

Plain-English summary

WinCo Foods, LLC is recalling 21,264 bags of frozen Berry Medley (Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries and Blueberries). The product is packaged in polyethylene bags and is available in 16 oz and 32 oz sizes. The recall was initiated because the product was found to be adulterated with Norovirus.

The affected product is identified by item number 107412 and UPC codes 70552 30522 (16 oz) or 70552 30512 (32 oz). The Best By Code is DEC/9/21 and the Lot code is 4344905. The product was distributed in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, Texas, and Utah.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific lot and UPC codes listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
WinCo Foods frozen Berry Medley (Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries and Blueberries), item# 107412, packaged in polyethylene bags. Product is distributed by WinCo Foods, LLC, Boise, ID 83704. Net weight 16 oz (1 lb or 454 g). UPC 70552 30522. Net weight 32 oz (2 lb or…
Manufacturer
Winco Foods Llc
Hazard
Affected units
21,264

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Winco Foods Llc 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.

See all 2 products in this recall →

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