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CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1619-2017·Announced 2017-03-29

ICAPP Recalls Frozen Strawberries Due to Hepatitis A Virus Contamination Risk

The International Company for Agricultural Production & Processing is recalling specific lots of frozen strawberries because they may be contaminated with Hepatitis A virus.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The rubric mandates a score of 5 for FDA Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

The International Company for Agricultural Production & Processing (ICAPP) is recalling certain lots of its frozen strawberries. The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with Hepatitis A virus.

The affected product is identified as Strawberries Whole IQF, Fresas IQF 1024439, with net weights of 30 LB, 20 lbs, and 10 lbs. The recall covers 55,109 cartons, totaling 1,557,640 lbs. The product was distributed in New York, California, Texas, and New Jersey.

Consumers should check their freezers for the specific lot numbers listed in the official recall notice. If you have the affected product, do not consume it. You should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Strawberries Whole IQF, Fresas IQF 1024439, Net Wt. 30 LB (13.6g), 20lbs, 10lbs

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by The Int'l. Company For Agricultural Production & Processing under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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