Great Value Frozen strawberries and frozen fruit blends - recalled due to potential Hepatitis A contamination

United States

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. To date, there have been no illnesses associated with this voluntary recall. 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. 

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.

Recalled products include the following: 

- Walmart
Walmart Great Value Sliced Strawberries are packaged in a 64oz (4lb) 1.81kg plastic bag with the following codes: 
Lot: 4018305; Best By: 7/19/2024
Lot: 4019305; Best By: 7/20/2024

Great Value Mixed Fruit, packaged in a 64oz (4lb) 1.81kg plastic bag, with the following codes:
Lot: 4024205; Best By: 7/25/2024
Lot: 4025305; Best By: 7/26/2024
Lot: 4032305; Best By: 8/3/2024
Lot: 4033305; Best By: 8/4/2024
Lot: 4034305; Best By: 8/5/2024
Lot: 4035305; Best By: 8/6/2024

Great Value Antioxidant Fruit Blend, is packaged in a 40oz (2lb 8oz) 1.13kg plastic bag, with the following codes:
Lot: 4018305; Best By: 7/19/2024
Lot: 4019305; Best By: 7/20/2024

Great Value Mixed Fruit, packaged in a 64oz (4lb) 1.81kg plastic bag, with the following codes:
Lot: 4024205; Best By: 7/25/2024
Lot: 4025305; Best By: 7/26/2024
Lot: 4032305; Best By: 8/2/2024
Lot: 4033305; Best By: 8/3/2024
Lot: 4034305; Best By: 8/4/2024
Lot: 4035305; Best By: 8/5/2024

Great Value Antioxidant Fruit Blend, is packaged in a 40oz (2lb 8oz) 1.13kg plastic bag, with the following codes:
Lot: 4032305; Best By: 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:
Lot: 4224202; Best By: 2/11/2024
Lot: 4313202; Best By: 5/10/2024
Lot: 4314202; Best By: 5/11/2024
Lot: 4363202; Best By: 6/29/2024
Lot: 4364202; Best By: 6/30/2024
Lot: 4017302; Best By: 7/18/2024
Lot: 4018302; Best By: 7/19/2024
Lot: 4042306; Best By: 8/12/2024
Lot: 4043306; Best By: 8/13/2024
Lot: 4060306; Best By: 8/30/2024

- HEB
Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio distributed to HEB packaged in a 3lb (1.36kg) plastic bag. With the following codes:
Lot: 4153205; Best By: 12/2/2023
Lot: 4283202; Best By: 4/10/2024
Lot: 4284202; Best By: 4/11/2024
Lot: 4058302; Best By: 8/28/2024
Lot: 4059302; Best By: 8/29/2024

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.

In case you experienced Hepatitis A symptoms, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.

Company name: Willamette Valley Fruit Co
Brand name: Great Value and Rader Farms
Product recalled: Frozen strawberries and frozen fruit blends containing frozen strawberries
Reason of the recall: Potential for Hepatitis A contamination
FDA Recall date: June 13, 2023

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/willamette-valley-fruit-co-recalls-great-value-sliced-strawberries-great-value-mixed-fruit-great