Frozen Diced Strawberries Recalled for Hepatitis A Virus Contamination
The Int'l. Company For Agricultural Production & Processing is recalling IQF Recipe Ready Diced 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 is defined as a situation where there is 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 Int'l. Company For Agricultural Production & Processing is recalling certain lots of its IQF Recipe Ready Diced Strawberries Fresa Picada. The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with Hepatitis A virus.
The affected product is available in 80oz (5lb) 2.27kg, 6.5 lbs, 10lbs, and 30lbs sizes with UPC 7 60695 01018 9. The recall involves 11,422 cartons, totaling 1,002,367 lbs. The product was distributed in New York, California, Texas, and New Jersey.
Consumers should check their inventory for the specific lot codes listed in the official recall notice. If you have the affected product, do not consume it. Contact the recalling firm or the FDA for further instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- IQF Recipe Ready Diced Strawberries Fresa Picada, Net Wt. 80oz (5lb) 2.27kg, 6.5 lbs, 10lbs, 30lbs, UPC 7 60695 01018 9
- 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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