Fresh Organic Strawberries Recalled for Potential Hepatitis A Contamination
Cascade International Foods is recalling approximately 35,686 pounds of Fresh Organic Freezer Strawberries from Mexico distributed in California and Oregon due to potential Hepatitis A contamination.
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: FDA Class I recalls are the FDA's most serious classification. This recall involves potential contamination with Hepatitis A, a high-risk pathogen of significant public health concern.
Plain-English summary
Cascade International Foods is recalling Fresh Organic Freezer Strawberries imported from Mexico due to potential Hepatitis A contamination. The product consists of whole fresh strawberries with the calyx (caps) removed, packaged in 18-pound trays. A total of approximately 35,686 pounds has been distributed.
The recalled strawberries were distributed in California and Oregon. Affected lot codes are: 030122-50029, 030222-50029, 030822-50029, 030922-50029, and 031122-50029. The lot code format is MMDDYY (date the fruit was picked) followed by 50029 (Cascade's internal ranch code).
This is an FDA Class I recall, the agency's most serious classification. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should discard it immediately or return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with concerns should contact their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Fresh Organic Freezer Strawberries Mexico with calyx (caps) removed, net wt. 18 lbs., packaged in a T60-800 Polyethylene Homopolymer picking tray. Product is imported and distributed in fresh condition by Cascade International Foods.
- Manufacturer
- Cascade International Foods, Inc
- Category
- Food — Produce / Fresh Fruit
- Hazard
Distribution
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