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Monday, June 12, 2023

Additional Frozen Strawberries Recalled Due to Potential for Hepatitis A Contamination

Wawona Frozen Foods is voluntarily recalling 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 because the DayBreak Blend includes organic frozen strawberries grown in Mexico which may have the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A.  While the Organic DayBreak Blend was distributed to Costco stores last year, they have “Use By” dates of 09/23/2023, 09/29/2023, 09/30/2023 and 10/18/2023 therefore consumers are urged to check their freezers

Willamette Valley Fruit Co. is recalling product distributed through Walmart under the Great Value label including Sliced Strawberries, Mixed Fruit and Antioxidant Blend, Costco and HEB under the Rader Farms Organic Fresh Start Smoothie Blend, and Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio Because of Possible Health Risk

These is linked to same supplier as the California Splendor recall back in March of 2023. and are part of an FDA Investigation.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wawona-frozen-foods-voluntarily-recalls-organic-daybreak-blend-processed-and-sold-2022-due-possible
Wawona Frozen Foods Voluntarily Recalls Organic Daybreak Blend Processed and Sold in 2022 Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 08, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  June 09, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A
Company Name:  Wawona Frozen Foods, Inc.
Brand Name:  Wawona Frozen Foods
Product Description:  Organic Daybreak Blend 4lb bags of frozen fruit
Company Announcement

(Clovis, California) Wawona Frozen Foods is voluntarily recalling 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 because the DayBreak Blend includes organic frozen strawberries grown in Mexico which may have the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A.

Wawona Frozen Foods is issuing this voluntary recall for the year-old Organic DayBreak Blend out of an abundance of caution. There have been no illnesses associated with this voluntary and precautionary recall.

While the Organic DayBreak Blend was distributed to Costco stores last year, they have “Use By” dates of 09/23/2023, 09/29/2023, 09/30/2023 and 10/18/2023 therefore consumers are urged to check their freezers for the recalled blend, not to consume it and either discard the product or return it to the store for a refund.

The year-old recalled Organic DayBreak Blend product is no longer available for purchase at Costco. Organic DayBreak Blend products on store shelves currently or that have different lot codes or purchase dates are not subject to this recall.

The recalled year-old Organic DayBreak Blend includes these lot codes:

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 20088D08 20108D08
20088D09
20088D10
20088D11
20088D12

The recalled year-old DayBreak Blend packaging: 4 LB (1.81 KG) (see images below)

Wawona Frozen Foods is fully cooperating with federal health officials as well as Costco to ensure consumers are alerted about the recalled Organic DayBreak Blend distributed by Wawona Frozen Foods last year.
Consumers with further questions may contact Wawona Frozen Foods at www.wawona.comExternal Link Disclaimer or call 1-866-534-9986 8am – 5pm Pacific, Monday through Friday.

Hepatitis A is a contagious virus that can cause liver disease. A Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months. In rare cases, particularly consumers who have a pre-existing severe illness or are immune compromised, Hepatitis A infections can progress to liver failure. Illness usually occurs within 15 to 50 days after eating or drinking contaminated food or water. Symptoms of Hepatitis A infection include fever, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine or pale stool. In some instances, particularly in children under the age of six, Hepatitis A infection may be asymptomatic. Persons who may have consumed affected product should consult their health care provider or local health department to determine if a vaccination is appropriate and consumers with symptoms of Hepatitis A should contact their health providers or the local health department immediately. For more information about Hepatitis A visit www.fda.gov.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/willamette-valley-fruit-co-recalls-great-value-sliced-strawberries-great-value-mixed-fruit-great
Willamette Valley Fruit Co. Recalls Great Value Sliced Strawberries, Great Value Mixed Fruit Great Value Antioxidant Blend, Rader Farms Organic Fresh Start Smoothie Blend, and Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 12, 2023
FDA Publish Date:June 13, 2023
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential for Hepatitis A contamination
Company Name:  Willamette Valley Fruit Co
Brand Name:  Great Value and Rader Farms
Product Description:  Frozen strawberries and frozen fruit blends containing frozen strawberries
Company Announcement  Willamette Valley Fruit Co, Salem, OR is voluntarily recalling select packages of frozen fruit containing strawberries grown in Mexico due to the potential for Hepatitis A contamination.

Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that results from exposure to the Hepatitis A virus, including from food. It can range from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious illness lasting several months. Illness generally occurs within 15 to 50 days of exposure and includes fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice, abnormal liver tests, dark urine and pale stool. In rare cases, particularly consumers who have a pre-existing severe illness or are immune compromised, Hepatitis A infection can progress to liver failure. Persons who may have consumed affected product should consult with their health care professional or local health department to determine if a vaccination is appropriate, and consumers with symptoms of Hepatitis A should contact their health care professionals or the local health department immediately. For more information on Hepatitis A visit www.fda.gov.

Products were distributed via the following retailers:

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 24th, 2023 to June 8th, 2023
Costco Wholesale Stores: Rader Farms Organic Fresh Start Smoothie Blend distributed to Costco Wholesale stores in Colorado, Texas, California, and Arizona from October 3rd, 2022 and June 8th, 2023.
HEB: Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio distributed to HEB stores in Texas from July 18th, 2022 to June 8th, 2023.
To date, here have been no illnesses associated with this voluntary recall.

Recalled products include the following:
Walmart
Great Value Sliced Strawberries are packaged in a 64oz (4lb) 1.81kg plastic bag with the following codes:
Lot  Best By  
4018305 7/19/2024
4019305 7/20/2024
Great Value Mixed Fruit, packaged in a 64oz (4lb) 1.81kg plastic bag, with the following codes:
Lot  Best By  
Lot Best By
4024205 7/25/2024 4033305 8/3/2024
4025305 7/26/2024 4034305 8/4/2024
4032305 8/2/2024 4035305 8/5/2024
Great Value Antioxidant Fruit Blend, is packaged in a 40oz (2lb 8oz) 1.13kg plastic bag, with the following codes:
Lot  Best By
4032305 8/2/2024
Costco Wholesale
Rader Farms Fresh Start Smoothie Blend, packaged in 48oz (1.36kg) plastic bag containing six 8oz plastic pouches. With the following codes:
LotBest By
4224202 2/11/2024 4363202 6/29/2024 4018302 7/19/2024 4043306 8/13/2024
4313202 5/10/2024 4364202 6/30/2024 4042306 8/12/2024 4060306 8/30/2024
4314202 5/11/2024 4017302 7/18/2024
HEB
Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio distributed to HEB packaged in a 3lb (1.36kg) plastic bag. With the following codes:
Lot   Best By
4153205 12/02/2023 4058302 8/28/2024
4283202 4/10/2024 4059302 8/29/2024
4284202 4/11/2024
Consumers are urged to check their freezers for the recalled product, not to consume it and either discard the product or return it to the store for a refund. Products that have different lot code or purchase dates are not subject to this recall.

Willamette Valley Fruit Co. is fully cooperating with federal health officials as well as our distributors to ensure consumers are alerted about the recalled Great Value Sliced Strawberries, Great Value Mixed Fruit, Great Value Antioxidant Blend, Rader Farms Organic Fresh Start Smoothie Blend, and Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio distributed by Walmart, Costco, and HEB.
Consumers with further questions may contact Willamette Valley Fruit Co. by calling 800-518-9865 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm PST.

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