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SevereFDA (Food)·F-1286-2019·Announced 2019-04-03

O Organics Organic Whole Strawberries Recalled for Norovirus

Nature's Touch Frozen Foods is recalling O Organics Organic Whole Strawberries after FDA testing found Norovirus in frozen strawberries from Turkey.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the rubric specifies that FDA Class II recalls involving significant pathogens like Norovirus are rated as Severe (Score 4).

Plain-English summary

Nature's Touch Frozen Foods, LLC is recalling 633 cases of O Organics Organic Whole Strawberries (48 oz. / 3 lb.) due to the presence of Norovirus. The product is distributed by Lucerne Foods in Pleasanton, CA, and carries the UPC 079893402758. The specific lot affected has a Best Before Date of Apr 23 20 and code K004420.

The recall was initiated after FDA testing for a Frozen Berry Assignment detected Norovirus in frozen strawberries originating from Turkey. The affected product was distributed in Maryland, Illinois, Massachusetts, Utah, California, and Washington.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific UPC and Best Before Date listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
O Organics Organic Whole Strawberries; NET WT. 48 oz. (3 lb.) 1.36 kg UPC: 079893402758 Distributed by: Lucerne Foods, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Manufacturer
Nature's Touch Frozen Foods, LLC
Category
Food — Frozen Fruit
Hazard
Affected units
633

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 (1)

  • BBD: Apr 23 20 08:53 K004420

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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