- Walmart: Great Value Sliced Strawberries, Great Value Mixed Fruit, and Great Value Antioxidant Blend distributed to select Walmart stores in AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, and WY from January 24, 2023, to June 8, 2023.
- Costco Wholesale Stores: Rader Farms Organic Fresh Start Smoothie Blend distributed to Costco Wholesale stores in CO, TX, CA, and AZ from October 3, 2022, and June 8, 2023.
- HEB: Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio distributed to HEB stores in Texas
https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-hepatitis-virus-infections-frozen-strawberries-february-2023
Outbreak Investigation of Hepatitis A Virus Infections: Frozen Strawberries (February 2023)
Additional recalls for products sold at Walmart, Costco, and HEB. Do not eat recalled Frozen Organic Strawberries. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 9
Hospitalizations: 3
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: April 12, 2023
States with Cases: WA (6), CA (2), OR (1)
Product Distribution: Nationwide
Additional recalls for products sold at Walmart, Costco, and HEB. Do not eat recalled Frozen Organic Strawberries. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 9
Hospitalizations: 3
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: April 12, 2023
States with Cases: WA (6), CA (2), OR (1)
Product Distribution: Nationwide
Current Update
June 13, 2023
Based on traceback data gathered during the ongoing investigation of hepatitis A infections linked to frozen organic strawberries imported from Baja California, Mexico; FDA has identified additional firms that may have received potentially contaminated product. FDA has been working with these firms to ensure that any potentially contaminated product is removed from the market.
June 12, 2023, Willamette Valley Fruit Co. of Salem, Oregon, initiated a voluntary recall of select packages of frozen fruit products containing strawberries. Recalled products include Great Value Mixed Fruit 4-lb, Great Value Sliced Strawberries 4-lb, Great Value Antioxidant Fruit Blend 2-lb, Rader Farms Organic Fresh Start Smoothie Blend 48-oz. bag (each bag consists of six 8-oz packages), and Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio 3-lb.
Additional distribution and lot code information is below.
Recalled Products
In response to this investigation, on June 12, 2023, Willamette Valley Fruit Co. initiated a voluntary recall of select packages of frozen fruit containing strawberries. Recalled products include the following:
Walmart: Great Value Sliced Strawberries, Great Value Mixed Fruit, and Great Value Antioxidant Blend distributed to select Walmart stores in AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, and WY from January 24, 2023, to June 8, 2023.
Costco Wholesale Stores: Rader Farms Organic Fresh Start Smoothie Blend distributed to Costco Wholesale stores in CO, TX, CA, and AZ from October 3, 2022, and June 8, 2023.
HEB: Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio distributed to HEB stores in Texas from July 18th, 2022, to June 8, 2023.
Lot codes and Best By dates for recalled products are included in the recall announcement.
In response to this investigation on June 7, 2023, Wawona Frozen Foods voluntarily recalled year-old packages of its Organic DayBreak Blend distributed to Costco Wholesale stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah and Washington from April 15, 2022 to June 26, 2022.
BEST IF USED BY
09/23/2023 BEST IF USED BY
09/29/2023 BEST IF USED BY
09/30/2023 BEST IF USED BY
10/18/2023
Affected Lot Codes: Affected Lot Codes: Affected Lot Codes: Affected Lot Codes:
20082D04 20088D04 20089D09 20108D04
20082D05 20088D05 20089D10 20108D05
20082D06 20088D06 20089D11 20108D06
20082D07 20088D07 20089D12 20108D07
20082D08 20082D08 20108D08
20088D09
20088D10
20088D11
20088D12
In response to this investigation, California Splendor, Inc. of San Diego, California, has voluntarily recalled certain lots of 4-lb. bags of Kirkland Signature Frozen Organic Whole Strawberries that were sold at Costco stores in Los Angeles and Hawaii, and at two San Diego business centers.
The lots of Kirkland Signature Frozen Organic Whole Strawberries subject to this recall include:
Brand Name Product Name Net Wt. Lot Codes Distribution
Kirkland Signature Frozen Organic Whole Strawberries 4-lb.
140962-08 142222-23 142792-54 142862-57 142912-59 142162-20 142202-21
142782-53 142852-56 142902-58 142212-22 142232-24 142842-55
CA (Los Angeles and San Diego), HI
June 13, 2023
Based on traceback data gathered during the ongoing investigation of hepatitis A infections linked to frozen organic strawberries imported from Baja California, Mexico; FDA has identified additional firms that may have received potentially contaminated product. FDA has been working with these firms to ensure that any potentially contaminated product is removed from the market.
June 12, 2023, Willamette Valley Fruit Co. of Salem, Oregon, initiated a voluntary recall of select packages of frozen fruit products containing strawberries. Recalled products include Great Value Mixed Fruit 4-lb, Great Value Sliced Strawberries 4-lb, Great Value Antioxidant Fruit Blend 2-lb, Rader Farms Organic Fresh Start Smoothie Blend 48-oz. bag (each bag consists of six 8-oz packages), and Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio 3-lb.
Additional distribution and lot code information is below.
Recalled Products
In response to this investigation, on June 12, 2023, Willamette Valley Fruit Co. initiated a voluntary recall of select packages of frozen fruit containing strawberries. Recalled products include the following:
Walmart: Great Value Sliced Strawberries, Great Value Mixed Fruit, and Great Value Antioxidant Blend distributed to select Walmart stores in AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, and WY from January 24, 2023, to June 8, 2023.
Costco Wholesale Stores: Rader Farms Organic Fresh Start Smoothie Blend distributed to Costco Wholesale stores in CO, TX, CA, and AZ from October 3, 2022, and June 8, 2023.
HEB: Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio distributed to HEB stores in Texas from July 18th, 2022, to June 8, 2023.
Lot codes and Best By dates for recalled products are included in the recall announcement.
In response to this investigation on June 7, 2023, Wawona Frozen Foods voluntarily recalled year-old packages of its Organic DayBreak Blend distributed to Costco Wholesale stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah and Washington from April 15, 2022 to June 26, 2022.
BEST IF USED BY
09/23/2023 BEST IF USED BY
09/29/2023 BEST IF USED BY
09/30/2023 BEST IF USED BY
10/18/2023
Affected Lot Codes: Affected Lot Codes: Affected Lot Codes: Affected Lot Codes:
20082D04 20088D04 20089D09 20108D04
20082D05 20088D05 20089D10 20108D05
20082D06 20088D06 20089D11 20108D06
20082D07 20088D07 20089D12 20108D07
20082D08 20082D08 20108D08
20088D09
20088D10
20088D11
20088D12
In response to this investigation, California Splendor, Inc. of San Diego, California, has voluntarily recalled certain lots of 4-lb. bags of Kirkland Signature Frozen Organic Whole Strawberries that were sold at Costco stores in Los Angeles and Hawaii, and at two San Diego business centers.
The lots of Kirkland Signature Frozen Organic Whole Strawberries subject to this recall include:
Brand Name Product Name Net Wt. Lot Codes Distribution
Kirkland Signature Frozen Organic Whole Strawberries 4-lb.
140962-08 142222-23 142792-54 142862-57 142912-59 142162-20 142202-21
142782-53 142852-56 142902-58 142212-22 142232-24 142842-55
CA (Los Angeles and San Diego), HI
In response to this investigation, Scenic Fruit Company of Gresham, Oregon, has voluntarily recalled frozen organic strawberries, sold to Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood, and PCC Community Markets in certain states and to Trader Joe’s nationwide.
Products subject to this recall include:
Brand Name Product Name Net Wt. UPC Best By Dates Distribution
Simply Nature Organic Strawberries 24 oz. 4099100256222 6/14/2024
AZ, AR, CA, IL, IA, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, SD, WI
Vital Choice Organic Strawberries 16 oz. 834297005024 5/20/2024
WA
Kirkland Signature Organic Strawberries 4 lbs. 96619140404 10/8/2024
AK, ID, MT, OR, UT, WA
Made With Organic Strawberries 10 oz. 814343021390 11/20/2024
IL, MD
PCC Community Markets Organic Strawberries 32 oz. 22827109469 29/10/2024
WA
Trader Joe’s Organic Tropical Fruit Blend Pineapple, Bananas, Strawberries & Mango
16 oz. 00511919 04/25/24 05/12/24 05/23/24 05/30/24 06/07/24
Nationwide
On March 17, 2023, the retailer, Meijer, also issued press to voluntarily recall Made-WithExternal Link Disclaimer brand frozen organic strawberries from certain market store locations.
As this investigation is ongoing, additional products may be included. More information will be provided in this advisory as it becomes available.
Sample Product Images from the Outbreak Investigation of Hepatitis A Virus Infections Related to Frozen Strawberries (February 2023)
Hepatitis A in Strawberries - Organic Daybreak Blend (Front, Back Packaging, & Best if Used By Date)
Sample Product Images from the Outbreak Investigation of Hepatitis A Virus Infections Related to Frozen Strawberries (February 2023)
Sample Product Images from the Outbreak Investigation of Hepatitis A Virus Infections Related to Frozen Strawberries - 3/20/2023 (February 2023)
Previous Updates
June 9, 2023
Based on traceback data gathered during the ongoing investigation of hepatitis A infections linked to frozen organic strawberries imported from Baja California, Mexico; FDA has identified additional firms that may have received potentially contaminated product. FDA has been working with these firms to ensure that any potentially contaminated product is removed from the market.
On June 7, 2023, Wawona Frozen Foods of Clovis, California, initiated a voluntary recall of Wawona brand Organic DayBreak Blend 4-lb. bag with “Use By” dates of 9/23/2023, 9/29/2023, 9/30/2023 and 10/18/2023. Additional distribution and lot code information is below.
May 8, 2023
As of May 5, 2023, a total of 9 outbreak-associated cases of hepatitis A have been reported from 3 states. Based on epidemiological data collected by CDC, 9/9 (100%) people who provided information about what they ate before becoming ill reported eating frozen organic strawberries.
April 24, 2023
Based on epidemiological data collected by CDC, 8/8 (100%) people who provided information about what they ate before becoming ill reported eating frozen organic strawberries.
April 11, 2023
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A virus infections linked to frozen organic strawberries imported by a common supplier from certain farms located in Baja California, Mexico. The frozen organic strawberries were sold to a variety of retailers under multiple brand labels.
Based on epidemiological data collected by CDC, 7/7 (100%) people who provided information about what they ate before becoming ill reported eating frozen organic strawberries. FDA’s traceback investigation identified a common supplier of the frozen organic strawberries. Strawberries used by this supplier were imported from certain farms located in Baja California, Mexico, in 2022. Additionally, the strain of hepatitis A virus causing illnesses this year is genetically identical to the strain that caused the outbreak of hepatitis A virus infections in 2022, which was linked to fresh organic strawberries imported from Baja California, Mexico, and sold at various retailers.
Product
Willamette Valley Fruit Recall:
Great Value Mixed Fruit 4-lb bags, Great Value Sliced Strawberries 4-lb bags, and Great Value Antioxidant Fruit Blend 2-lb bags sold at Walmart.
Rader Farms Organic Fresh Start Smoothie Blend 48-oz. bags sold at Costco.
Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio 3-lb bags sold at HEB stores.
Wawona Frozen Foods Recall: Wawona brand Organic DayBreak Blend 4-lb. bag with “Use By” dates of 9/23/2023, 9/29/2023, 9/30/2023 and 10/18/2023.
California Splendor Recall: Kirkland Signature 4-lb. bag Frozen Organic Whole Strawberries in certain states with specific lot codes.
Scenic Fruit Recall: Recalled brands include Simply Nature, Vital Choice, Kirkland Signature, Made With, PCC Community Markets frozen organic strawberries and Trader Joe’s Organic Tropical Fruit Blend with specific best by dates.
Additional recall information is available below.
Stores Affected
Great Value Mixed Fruit, Sliced Strawberries, and Antioxidant Fruit Blend were sold in Walmart stores in AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, and WY.
Rader Farms Organic Fresh Start Smoothie Blend was sold in Costco stores in CO, TX, CA, and AZ.
Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio was sold in HEB stores in TX.
Wawona Frozen Foods distributed recalled packages of Organic DayBreak Blend to Costco Wholesale stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, and Washington.
California Splendor supplied recalled product to Costco stores in Los Angeles and Hawaii, and to two San Diego business centers. Scenic Fruit supplied recalled product to Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood, and PCC Community Markets in specific states, and to Trader Joe’s nationwide.
On March 17, 2023, the retailer, Meijer, also issued press to voluntarily recall Made-WithExternal Link Disclaimer brand frozen organic strawberries from certain market store locations.
This is not an exhaustive list of products or stores. FDA is continuing to work with the firms to identify potential additional product information.
Symptoms of Hepatitis A
Illness usually occurs within 15 to 50 days after eating or drinking contaminated food or water. Symptoms of hepatitis A virus infection include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine, and pale stool. In some instances, particularly in children under the age of six, hepatitis A infection may be asymptomatic.
Status Ongoing
Recommendation
Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not sell, serve, or eat recalled frozen strawberries. These recalled products should be thrown away.
These items were sold frozen and have a long shelf-life of 18 months to two years. Consumers should check their freezers for any recalled frozen strawberries. If you have recalled frozen strawberries in your freezer, throw them out.
If consumers purchased the recalled frozen organic strawberries and ate those berries in the last two weeks, and have not been vaccinated against hepatitis A, they should immediately consult with their healthcare professional to determine whether post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is needed. PEP is recommended for unvaccinated people who have been exposed to hepatitis A virus in the last two weeks because vaccination can prevent a hepatitis A virus infection if given within 14 days of exposure. Those with evidence of previous hepatitis A vaccination or previous hepatitis A virus infection do not require PEP.
Contact your healthcare provider if you think you may have symptoms of a hepatitis A virus infection after eating these frozen organic strawberries, or if you believe that you have eaten these strawberries in the last two weeks.
Products subject to this recall include:
Brand Name Product Name Net Wt. UPC Best By Dates Distribution
Simply Nature Organic Strawberries 24 oz. 4099100256222 6/14/2024
AZ, AR, CA, IL, IA, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, SD, WI
Vital Choice Organic Strawberries 16 oz. 834297005024 5/20/2024
WA
Kirkland Signature Organic Strawberries 4 lbs. 96619140404 10/8/2024
AK, ID, MT, OR, UT, WA
Made With Organic Strawberries 10 oz. 814343021390 11/20/2024
IL, MD
PCC Community Markets Organic Strawberries 32 oz. 22827109469 29/10/2024
WA
Trader Joe’s Organic Tropical Fruit Blend Pineapple, Bananas, Strawberries & Mango
16 oz. 00511919 04/25/24 05/12/24 05/23/24 05/30/24 06/07/24
Nationwide
On March 17, 2023, the retailer, Meijer, also issued press to voluntarily recall Made-WithExternal Link Disclaimer brand frozen organic strawberries from certain market store locations.
As this investigation is ongoing, additional products may be included. More information will be provided in this advisory as it becomes available.
Sample Product Images from the Outbreak Investigation of Hepatitis A Virus Infections Related to Frozen Strawberries (February 2023)
Hepatitis A in Strawberries - Organic Daybreak Blend (Front, Back Packaging, & Best if Used By Date)
Sample Product Images from the Outbreak Investigation of Hepatitis A Virus Infections Related to Frozen Strawberries (February 2023)
Sample Product Images from the Outbreak Investigation of Hepatitis A Virus Infections Related to Frozen Strawberries - 3/20/2023 (February 2023)
Previous Updates
June 9, 2023
Based on traceback data gathered during the ongoing investigation of hepatitis A infections linked to frozen organic strawberries imported from Baja California, Mexico; FDA has identified additional firms that may have received potentially contaminated product. FDA has been working with these firms to ensure that any potentially contaminated product is removed from the market.
On June 7, 2023, Wawona Frozen Foods of Clovis, California, initiated a voluntary recall of Wawona brand Organic DayBreak Blend 4-lb. bag with “Use By” dates of 9/23/2023, 9/29/2023, 9/30/2023 and 10/18/2023. Additional distribution and lot code information is below.
May 8, 2023
As of May 5, 2023, a total of 9 outbreak-associated cases of hepatitis A have been reported from 3 states. Based on epidemiological data collected by CDC, 9/9 (100%) people who provided information about what they ate before becoming ill reported eating frozen organic strawberries.
April 24, 2023
Based on epidemiological data collected by CDC, 8/8 (100%) people who provided information about what they ate before becoming ill reported eating frozen organic strawberries.
April 11, 2023
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A virus infections linked to frozen organic strawberries imported by a common supplier from certain farms located in Baja California, Mexico. The frozen organic strawberries were sold to a variety of retailers under multiple brand labels.
Based on epidemiological data collected by CDC, 7/7 (100%) people who provided information about what they ate before becoming ill reported eating frozen organic strawberries. FDA’s traceback investigation identified a common supplier of the frozen organic strawberries. Strawberries used by this supplier were imported from certain farms located in Baja California, Mexico, in 2022. Additionally, the strain of hepatitis A virus causing illnesses this year is genetically identical to the strain that caused the outbreak of hepatitis A virus infections in 2022, which was linked to fresh organic strawberries imported from Baja California, Mexico, and sold at various retailers.
Product
Willamette Valley Fruit Recall:
Great Value Mixed Fruit 4-lb bags, Great Value Sliced Strawberries 4-lb bags, and Great Value Antioxidant Fruit Blend 2-lb bags sold at Walmart.
Rader Farms Organic Fresh Start Smoothie Blend 48-oz. bags sold at Costco.
Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio 3-lb bags sold at HEB stores.
Wawona Frozen Foods Recall: Wawona brand Organic DayBreak Blend 4-lb. bag with “Use By” dates of 9/23/2023, 9/29/2023, 9/30/2023 and 10/18/2023.
California Splendor Recall: Kirkland Signature 4-lb. bag Frozen Organic Whole Strawberries in certain states with specific lot codes.
Scenic Fruit Recall: Recalled brands include Simply Nature, Vital Choice, Kirkland Signature, Made With, PCC Community Markets frozen organic strawberries and Trader Joe’s Organic Tropical Fruit Blend with specific best by dates.
Additional recall information is available below.
Stores Affected
Great Value Mixed Fruit, Sliced Strawberries, and Antioxidant Fruit Blend were sold in Walmart stores in AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, and WY.
Rader Farms Organic Fresh Start Smoothie Blend was sold in Costco stores in CO, TX, CA, and AZ.
Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio was sold in HEB stores in TX.
Wawona Frozen Foods distributed recalled packages of Organic DayBreak Blend to Costco Wholesale stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, and Washington.
California Splendor supplied recalled product to Costco stores in Los Angeles and Hawaii, and to two San Diego business centers. Scenic Fruit supplied recalled product to Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood, and PCC Community Markets in specific states, and to Trader Joe’s nationwide.
On March 17, 2023, the retailer, Meijer, also issued press to voluntarily recall Made-WithExternal Link Disclaimer brand frozen organic strawberries from certain market store locations.
This is not an exhaustive list of products or stores. FDA is continuing to work with the firms to identify potential additional product information.
Symptoms of Hepatitis A
Illness usually occurs within 15 to 50 days after eating or drinking contaminated food or water. Symptoms of hepatitis A virus infection include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine, and pale stool. In some instances, particularly in children under the age of six, hepatitis A infection may be asymptomatic.
Status Ongoing
Recommendation
Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not sell, serve, or eat recalled frozen strawberries. These recalled products should be thrown away.
These items were sold frozen and have a long shelf-life of 18 months to two years. Consumers should check their freezers for any recalled frozen strawberries. If you have recalled frozen strawberries in your freezer, throw them out.
If consumers purchased the recalled frozen organic strawberries and ate those berries in the last two weeks, and have not been vaccinated against hepatitis A, they should immediately consult with their healthcare professional to determine whether post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is needed. PEP is recommended for unvaccinated people who have been exposed to hepatitis A virus in the last two weeks because vaccination can prevent a hepatitis A virus infection if given within 14 days of exposure. Those with evidence of previous hepatitis A vaccination or previous hepatitis A virus infection do not require PEP.
Contact your healthcare provider if you think you may have symptoms of a hepatitis A virus infection after eating these frozen organic strawberries, or if you believe that you have eaten these strawberries in the last two weeks.
No comments:
Post a Comment