Simply Nature Organic Strawberries, frozen, net wt. 24 oz., 8 packages per ca...
FDA Recall #F-0705-2023 — Class I — March 16, 2023
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | F-0705-2023 |
| Date Initiated | March 16, 2023 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Type | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Product Type | Food |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Scenic Fruit Company, LLC |
| Location | Gresham, OR |
Product Description
Simply Nature Organic Strawberries, frozen, net wt. 24 oz., 8 packages per case. UPC 4099100256222. Product of Mexico. Distributed by Aldi Batavia, IL Vital Choice Organic Strawberries, frozen, net wt. 16 oz., 20 packages per case. UPC 834297005024. Product of Mexico. Distributed by Vital Choice Wild Seafood & Organics Bellingham, WA. PCC Community Markets Organic Strawberries, frozen, net wt. 32 oz., 12 packages per case. UPC 22827109469. Product of Mexico. Distributed by PCC Community Markets Seattle, WA. Made With Organic Strawberries, frozen, net wt. 10 oz., 12 packages per case. UPC 814343021390. Product of Mexico. Distributed by Plentiful Planet Brands Boulder, CO. Cadia Organic Strawberries, frozen, Food Service packed in pillow bag net wt. 5 lb., 4 packages per case. UPC 815369014410. Product of Mexico, distributed by KeHE Distributors LLC Naperville, IL. Scenic Fruit Company Organic Strawberries, frozen, Food Service item packed in 30 lbs. case. UPC 813678314245. Product of Mexico. This product was distributed in the original California Splendor box and label (Date Code 07522OCO219) and Scenic label.
Reason for Recall
Potential to be contaminated with hepatitis A.
Classification
Class I — A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Distribution Pattern
Kirkland Signature: distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Trader Joe's: distribute nationwide. Simply Nature: distributed in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Vital Choice: distributed in Washington. PCC Community Markets: distributed in Washington. Made With: distributed in Illinois, Maryland. Cadia 5 lbs. packages: distributed in Indiana, Maryland, and Oregon. Scenic/Splendor 30 lbs. cases: distributed in California.
Product Quantity
Simply Nature = 1113 cs; Vital Choice = 100 cs; PCC = 362 cs; Made With = 172 cs; Cadia = 241 cs; Scenic/Splendor = 80 cs.
Product Codes / Lot Numbers
Simply Nature: Best By 6/14/2024. Lot # B2404C348. Vital Choice: Best By 5/20/2024. Lot # B2281 324. PCC Community Markets: Best By 29/10/2024. Lot # B2152302. Made With: Best Before 11/20/2024. Lot # B2280324. Cadia: Best Before 10/29/2024. Lot # B2153 D 302. Scenic Fruit Company: Lot # B2139301750335 (This product was distributed in the original California Splendor box and label (Date Code 07522OCO219; Lot #750335).
What Should You Do?
Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.
In most cases, yes. Retailers are typically notified to accept returns of recalled products and issue refunds, regardless of whether you have a receipt. Check with the store where you purchased the item. Some manufacturers also offer direct refunds — contact the recalling firm using the information in the official recall notice. If you purchased the product online, contact the retailer's customer service with your order number. In either case, you generally do not need original packaging, though retaining the product label with the lot code or UPC can speed up the process.
Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.
The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.