Simply Nature, Vital Choice and others Frozen Organic Strawberries and fruit blend - recalled due to Hepatitis A

United States

Scenic Fruit Company of Gresham, Oregon is recalling frozen Organic Strawberries sold to Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood, PCC Community Markets and frozen Organic Tropical Fruit Blend sold to Trader Joe’s due to an outbreak of Hepatitis A illnesses.

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. In rare cases, particularly consumers who have a pre-existing severe illness or are immune compromised, Hepatitis A infection can progress to liver failure.

Illness occurs within 15 to 50 days of exposure and includes fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice, abnormal liver tests, dark urine, and pale stool. Hepatitis A vaccination can prevent illness if given within two weeks of exposure to a contaminated food. 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.

The following products are subject to this recall. The lot codes and best by dates are found on the back of each bag

Brand: Simply Nature Product Name: Organic Strawberries Net Wt.: 24 oz. UPC; 4099100256222 Best By Dates
Best If Use Dates Best Before Date: 45457 Distributed in States: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin

Brand: Vital Choice Product Name: Organic Strawberries Net Wt.: 16 oz. UPC; 834297005024 Best By Dates
Best If Use Dates Best Before Date: 45432 Distributed in States: Washington

Brand: Kirkland Signature Product Name: Organic Strawberries Net Wt.: 4 lbs. UPC; 96619140404 Best By Dates
Best If Use Dates Best Before Date: 45573 Distributed in States: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington.

Brand: Made With Product Name: Organic Strawberries Net Wt.: 10 oz. UPC; 814343021390 Best By Dates
Best If Use Dates Best Before Date: 45616 Distributed in States: Illinois, Maryland"

Brand: PCC Community Markets Product Name: Organic Strawberries Net Wt.: 32 oz. UPC; 22827109469 Best By Dates
Best If Use Dates Best Before Date: 45594 Distributed in States: Washington

Brand: Trader Joe's Product Name: Organic Tropical Fruit Blend Pineapple, Bananas, Strawberries & Mango Net Wt.: 16 oz UPC; 00511919 Best By Dates Best If Use Dates Best Before Date: 04/25/24; 05/12/24; 05/23/24; 05/30/24; 06/07/24 Distributed in States: Nationwide

Although Hepatitis A has not been detected on this product, out of an abundance of caution, consumers should stop consuming the product and return it to their local store for a refund. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

All inventories of the affected lot should be removed from sale. Consumers who have purchased the products are urged to destroy or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

In case you experienced Hepatitis A symptoms such as fever, nausea, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, dark-colored urine, and jaundice (a yellowing of the skin), 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: Scenic Fruit Company
Brand name: Simply Nature, Vital Choice and others
Product recalled: Frozen Organic Strawberries and fruit blend
Reason of the recall: Hepatitis A
FDA Recall date: March 17, 2023

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/scenic-fruit-company-recalls-frozen-organic-strawberries-and-frozen-organic-tropical-fruit-blend