What Frozen Berries Were Recalled?

The frozen raspberries included in the current recall are: :

• Aldi: Season’s Choice Raspberries (frozen): 12 ounce bags, “best by” date of June, 10, 2021, August 1,2021 and August…
• Raley’s: Raley’s Fresh Frozen Red Raspberries: 12 ounce bags, “best by” date of June 5, 2021 (lot code:20156A04), August…

This frozen berry recall, issued on March 13, 2020, affects 10 states in total: Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, Texas and Utah. You can find the full FDA statement here. What products are recalled?

The recalled products include 16-ounce packages of Great Value Frozen Blackberries sold at Walmart stores in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Puerto Rico with the UPC number 078742-431017.

No illnesses have been reported yet, according to the FDA. Frozen berry products sold under the store brands of Walmart and Save-A-Lot are being recalled because of potential contamination with norovirus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.

Also recalled are 12-ounce packages of Tipton Grove Frozen Mixed Berries sold at Save-A-Lot stores in Florida, North Carolina, New York, Tennessee, and Wisconsin with the UPC number 051933-34784-7.

Why are blackberries recalled?

All three varieties were sold at WinCo Foods. The recall comes due to the risk of contamination with norovirus, which is the virus responsible for stomach flu. According to the FDA, no illnesses have been reported yet.

Now, a new recall has been announced by WinCo Foods and the FDA. This frozen berry recall, issued on March 13, 2020, affects 10 states in total: Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, Texas and Utah. You can find the full FDA statement here.

The virus was found by WinCo Foods during a standard product test and reported to the FDA. This is a voluntary recall, meaning WinCo Foods and the FDA want to make sure there are no contaminated berries lurking at the back of your freezer. This recall app helps you and your kitchen stay ahead of the news.

If you find a bag of recalled frozen berries in your freezer, it’s time to pitch ’em. If you’d prefer a refund or exchange for another item, you can always take them back to your local WinCo location. The FDA warns that you should not consume these items under any circumstances.

During any recall, it’s important to heed the advice of the FDA. Unfortunately, there’s no way to wash or cook norovirus out of contaminated items, so discarding them is your only option. Norovirus is essentially the stomach flu, bringing on nausea, cramps and headaches for up to 48 hours.

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Because there’s a blueberry orchard near our home, we often pick up berries to use in this recipe and others. When blueberries and strawberries aren’t in season, you can substitute frozen berries with equally good results. —Karen Wenzel, Conroe, Texas. Go to Recipe.