Due to an outbreak of Hepatitis A illnesses, this fruit product from Trader Joe’s is recalled.
All other listed products were not sold in Georgia.
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 Name: Simply Nature
Product Name: Organic Strawberries
Net Weight: 24 oz.
UPC: 4099100256222
Best By Date: 6/14/2024
Distributed In States: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota,
Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin
Brand Name: Vital Choice
Product Name: Organic Strawberries
Net Weight: 16 oz.
UPC: 834297005024
Best By Date: 5/20/2024
Distributed In States: Washington
Brand Name: Kirkland Signature
Product Name: Organic Strawberries
Net Weight: 4 lbs.
UPC: 96619140404
Best By Date: 10/8/2024
Distributed In States: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington.
Brand Name: Made With
Product Name: Organic Strawberries
Net Weight: 10 oz.
UPC: 814343021390
Best By Date: 11/20/2024
Distributed In States: Illinois, Maryland
Brand Name: PCC Community Markets
Product Name: Organic Strawberries
Net Weight: 32 oz.
UPC: 22827109469
Best By Dates: 10/29/2024
Distributed In States: Washington
Brand Name: Trader Joe’s
Product Name: Organic Tropical Fruit Blend Pineapple, Bananas, Strawberries & Mango
Net Weight: 16 oz
UPC: 00511919
Best By Dates: 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. Consumers with questions may contact the company at [email protected]
This Gerber Infant Formula product is being recalled out of an abundance of caution due to the potential presence of Cronobacter sakazakii
Perrigo Company plc is issuing a voluntary recall of certain lots of Gerber® Good Start® SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula in the U.S., that were manufactured at the Company’s Gateway Eau Claire, Wisconsin manufacturing facility from January 02, 2023 to January 18, 2023. This product is being recalled out of an abundance of caution due to the potential presence of Cronobacter sakazakii
Importantly, no distributed product has tested positive for the presence of this bacteria, no adverse events have been reported and no other products manufactured at this facility or any other of Perrigo’s facilities are affected by this recall.
Cronobacter sakazakii is a bacteria commonly found in the environment. In most people it causes no symptoms but in some, particularly premature infants, infants under 2 months of age or infants with weakened immune systems fever, poor feeding, excessive crying or low energy as well as other serious symptoms can occur.
This product is sold at retailers across the U.S. Consumers who purchased the product after March 5, 2023 should look for the following Lot Codes and “use by” dates, which can be found on the bottom of the package. No other lot codes are impacted by this recall. Any consumers who purchased product with matching codes should discontinue use and dispose of the product.
Gerber® Good Start® SootheProTM 12.4 oz:
300357651Z – USE BY 04JUL2024
300457651Z – USE BY 05JUL2024
300557651Z – USE BY 06JUL2024
300557652Z – USE BY 06JUL2024
300757651Z – USE BY 08JUL2024
300857651Z – USE BY 09JUL2024
301057651Z – USE BY 11JUL2024
301057652Z – USE BY 11JUL2024
301157651Z – USE BY 12JUL2024
Gerber® Good Start® SootheProTM 30.6 oz:
301357652Z – USE BY 14JUL2024
301457652Z – USE BY 15JUL2024
301557651Z – USE BY 16JUL2024
Gerber Good® Start® SootheProTM 19.4 oz:
301557652Z – USE BY 16JUL2024I
Consumers can request refunds for impacted products and find more information about Gerber® Good Start® by contacting the Gerber Parent Resource Center on behalf of Perrigo at 1-800-777-7690 anytime 24/7. Consumers with any health-related questions should contact their healthcare provider.
This recall is being conducted in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
For over 130 years, Perrigo has been committed to meeting the needs of consumers—and the quality and safety of our products is our highest priority. We have numerous regulatory approved procedures throughout the manufacturing process to control for Cronobacter sakazakii. Every batch of infant formula is tested to make certain it meets stringent nutritional, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. As part of our rigorous protocols to protect the safety of families and infants, we are proactively taking this action.
About Perrigo
Perrigo Company plc is a leading provider of Consumer Self-Care Products and over-the-counter (OTC) health and wellness solutions that enhance individual well-being by empowering consumers to proactively prevent or treat conditions that can be self-managed. Visit Perrigo online at www.perrigo.com.
On November 1, 2022, Perrigo acquired Nestlé’s Gateway Eau Claire, Wisconsin, plant, along with the U.S. and Canadian rights to the Good Start® infant formula brand. Perrigo operates the Good Start® infant formula brand in the United States and Canada while Nestlé operates the Good Start® infant formula brand for Women Infants and Children (WIC) contracts.
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4-ounce packages of Gluten Free Reese’s Pieces Brownie Brittle are being recalled because they may contain undeclared wheat
Second Nature Brands of Madison Heights, MI, is recalling its 4-ounce packages of Gluten Free Reese’s Pieces Brownie Brittle because they may contain undeclared wheat.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The recalled Gluten Free Reese’s Pieces Brownie Brittle were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through online orders.
The product comes in a 4-ounce pouch UPC 711747011562 marked with lot codes SG 1054 15/NOV/2023 1S and SG 1054 15/NOV/2023 2S on the backside of pouch.
One illness has been reported to date in connection with this problem, to date.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the gluten-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of wheat. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by cross-contamination at a co-manufacturer, resulting in undeclared wheat in the product.
Production of the product has been suspended until FDA and the company are certain that the problem has been corrected.
Consumers who have purchased 4-ounce packages of Gluten Free Reese’s Pieces Brownie Brittle with lot codes SG 1054 15/NOV/2023 1S and SG 1054 15/NOV/2023 2S should not consume the product and should contact Brownie Brittle for a full refund.
Consumers may contact the company by calling at (800) 651-7263 Monday-Friday from 8:30AM – 5:00PM EST or via email at [email protected] Second Nature Brands is conducting this recall with the full knowledge and cooperation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
