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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. 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
- Category
- Food — Frozen Fruit
- Hazard
Distribution
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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