The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1314-2022·Announced 2022-06-22

Thistle Tropical Limeade Cold-Pressed Juice recalled for hepatitis A

Thistle Health Inc. recalls 1,003 bottles of Thistle Tropical Limeade due to strawberries potentially contaminated with Hepatitis A. Affected product was distributed in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Hepatitis A is a serious foodborne pathogen with significant public health concern. This is a precautionary Class II FDA recall due to potential contamination. Although no illnesses have been reported and contamination is only potential, the hazard poses clear risk of harm.

Plain-English summary

Thistle Health Inc. is recalling Thistle Tropical Limeade Cold-Pressed Organic Juice (32 FL OZ bottles) because the organic strawberries used in production may be contaminated with Hepatitis A virus.

The recall affects 1,003 bottles with Lot 76 and Code Date 6/12/22. The product was distributed in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. No foreign distribution has been identified.

Consumers should not consume this product. If you have purchased bottles matching the lot code, return them to the point of purchase or discard them. Although no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall, Hepatitis A is a serious pathogen that can cause severe illness.

The recalled product

Product
Thistle Tropical Limeade Cold-Pressed Organic Juice watermelon pineapple lime strawberry papaya activated charcoal 32 FL OZ (355 mL) Keep Refrigerated Distributed By: Thistle Health Inc. Vacaville, CA 95688
Manufacturer
THISTLE HEALTH INC
Hazard
  • hepatitis-a

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)

  • Lot 76 Code Date 6/12/22

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • CA
  • NV
  • OR
  • WA