More Frozen Strawberries Recalled from Walmart, Costco and H-E-B
Double check your freezers — the latest recall is for packages potentially contaminated with hepatitis A.
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Another frozen fruit recalled was announced – this time by Willamette Valley Fruit Co in Salem, Oregon. Find out which packages of frozen fruit you should be checking your freezer for and what you should do if you find recalled items in your home.
Which Frozen Strawberries Are Being Recalled In June 2023?
The voluntary recall is for select packages of frozen fruit containing strawberries grown in Mexico due to the potential contamination of hepatitis A. To date, there have been no reported illnesses.
Products of frozen strawberries and frozen fruit blends containing frozen strawberries were distributed through the following retailers.
Walmart: Great Value Sliced Strawberries packaged in a 64-oz (4-lb) bag, Great Value Mixed Fruit packaged in a 64-oz (4-lb) bag, and Great Value Antioxidant Blend packaged in a 40-oz (2-lb 8-oz) 1.13-kg plastic bag 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 packaged in 48-oz (1.36-kg) plastic bag containing six 8-oz plastic pouches distributed to Costco Wholesale stores in Colorado, Texas, California and Arizona from October 3, 2022 to June 8, 2023.
H-E-B: Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio packaged in a 3-lb (1.36-kg) plastic bags distributed to HEB stores in Texas from July 18, 2022 to June 8, 2023.
Lots and best by dates to look for can be found here.
What Is Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is a virus that can cause liver disease. The symptoms can range from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious illness lasting several months. If you’re exposed to the hepatitis A virus, illness usually occurs between 15-50 days after exposure. Symptoms include fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice, abnormal liver tests, dark urine and pale stool. In about five percent of cases, hepatitis A infection can progress to liver failure. If you think you may have eaten any recalled product, consult with your healthcare provider or local health department.
What To Do If You Find a Recalled Product
The FDA recommends checking your freezer for any of the recalled product. If you find it in your freezer, do not eat it. Either discard it or bring it to the store for a refund. If you find a product with a different lot code or purchase date, then that product has not been affected and is not subject to the recall.
If you have any further questions or concerns, contact Willamette Valley Fruit Co. at 800-518-9865, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST.
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