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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1231-2023·Announced 2023-07-19

Frozen strawberries recalled for potential Hepatitis A contamination

Wawona Frozen Foods recalls Organic Daybreak Blend frozen strawberries sold at Costco due to potential Hepatitis A. Approximately 9,878 cases were distributed to Costco locations in five western states with lot codes dated through October 2023.

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 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: FDA Class I classification requires a minimum severity score of 4. Hepatitis A is a serious viral pathogen. Although no illnesses are reported in the source material, the agency's Class I determination reflects significant potential for serious health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Wawona Frozen Foods Inc. is recalling Organic Daybreak Blend frozen strawberries due to potential Hepatitis A contamination. The product is sold in 4 lb. plastic bags (Item# 684779, UPC: 0 34742 07244 5) through Costco. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall.

Approximately 9,878 cases were distributed to Costco locations in California, Washington, Utah, Arizona, and Colorado. Affected products are identified by lot codes with best-if-used-by dates ranging from September 23, 2023 to October 18, 2023.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to Costco.

The recalled product

Product
Organic Daybreak Blend Brand Name: Wawona Frozen Foods 4 lb. plastic bags - 10 bags per case Keep Frozen Item# 684779 UPC: 0 34742 07244 5 Sold by Costco
Manufacturer
Wawona Frozen Foods Inc.
Category
Food — Frozen Fruit
Hazard
Affected units
9,878

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 (20)

  • 20082D04/BEST IF USED BY 09/23/2023
  • 20082D05/BEST IF USED BY 09/23/2023
  • 20082D06/BEST IF USED BY 09/23/2023
  • 20082D07/BEST IF USED BY 09/23/2023
  • 20082D08/BEST IF USED BY 09/23/2023
  • 20088D04/BEST IF USED BY 09/29/2023
  • 20088D05/BEST IF USED BY 09/29/2023
  • 20088D06/BEST IF USED BY 09/29/2023
  • 20088D07/BEST IF USED BY 09/29/2023
  • 20088D08/BEST IF USED BY 09/29/2023
  • 20088D09/BEST IF USED BY 09/29/2023
  • 20088D10/BEST IF USED BY 09/29/2023
  • 20088D11/BEST IF USED BY 09/29/2023
  • 20088D12/BEST IF USED BY 09/29/2023
  • 20089D09/BEST IF USED BY 09/30/2023
  • 20089D10/BEST IF USED BY 09/30/2023
  • 20089D11/BEST IF USED BY 09/30/2023
  • 20089D12/BEST IF USED BY 09/30/2023
  • 20108D04/BEST IF USED BY 10/18/2023
  • 20108D05/BEST IF USED BY 10/18/2023 20108D06/BEST IF USED BY 10/18/2023

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

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