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.
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, 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
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