The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1550-2019·Announced 2019-07-24

Oregon Potato Company Recalls Frozen Red Raspberries Due to Norovirus Risk

Oregon Potato Company is recalling 2,970 cases of frozen whole red raspberries due to potential Norovirus contamination. The product was distributed across ten western and central US states.

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: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Norovirus) without reported illness, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Oregon Potato Company is voluntarily recalling 2,970 cases of frozen whole red raspberries. The product is packed in 12-ounce polyethylene bags and labeled as "WinCo Foods Red Raspberries." The recall is being conducted due to the potential for contamination with Norovirus.

The affected product was distributed in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, Texas, and Utah. The specific product code is 4045902, with a pack date of February 14, 2019, and a best-by date of February 13, 2021. The bags are identified by the UPC 0 70552 30501 4.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific code and best-by date listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Frozen whole Red Raspberries; packed in a 12 oz. polyethylene bag; UPC: 0 70552 30501 4. The label is read in parts: "***WinCo Foods Red Raspberries *** KEEP FROZEN***PRODUCT OF USA***DISTRIBUTED BY: WINCO FOODS LLC, BOISE, ID***".
Hazard

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 (7)

  • Bag: PRODUCT OF USA
  • BEST BY FEB/13/21
  • 4045902. Case: 4045902
  • Pack Date: FEB/14/19
  • Product of USA
  • Best by FEB/13/21
  • 4045902

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states: