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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Kirkland Signature and Other Organic Strawberries Recalled for Hepatitis A

Agency Publication Date: April 10, 2023
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Summary

California Splendor, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 659,504 pounds of frozen and refrigerated organic strawberries, including Kirkland Signature brand, due to possible Hepatitis A contamination. The recall affects 4-lb. bags of frozen strawberries sold at Costco warehouses, as well as 400-lb. drums and 30-lb. cases distributed to retailers and manufacturers. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should immediately check their products for the specific lot codes and expiration dates listed and return affected items for a refund.

Risk

The products may be contaminated with Hepatitis A, a contagious virus that causes liver infection. Infection symptoms can include fatigue, abdominal pain, and jaundice, with cases ranging from mild illness to severe conditions lasting several months.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects 4-lb. bags of Kirkland Signature Frozen Organic Strawberries, 400-lb. drums of 39+1 Organic Sliced Strawberries, and 30-lb. cases of Organic IQF Whole Strawberries.
  2. For the 4-lb. Kirkland Signature bags, check the lot number and 'Best if Used By' date printed on the back of the packaging. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. For bulk products, check for lot number 750126 on the 400-lb. drums or lot numbers 750161, 750335, 750368, 750385, or 750388 on the 30-lb. cases.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact California Splendor, Inc. for further instructions.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Kirkland Signature Frozen Organic Strawberries (4-lb. bags)by Kirkland Signature
Lot Numbers:
140962-08 (Exp 4/6/2024)
142162-20 (Exp 8/4/2024)
142202-21 (Exp 8/8/2024)
142212-22 (Exp 8/9/2024)
142222-23 (Exp 8/10/2024)
142232-24 (Exp 8/11/2024)
142782-53 (Exp 10/5/2024)
142792-54 (Exp 10/6/2024)
142842-55 (Exp 10/11/2024)
142852-56 (Exp 10/12/2024)
142862-57 (Exp 10/13/2024)
142902-58 (Exp 10/17/2024)
142912-59 (Exp 10/18/2024)
143482-91

9 bags per carton - 36 lbs. per carton

Product: 39+1 Organic Sliced Strawberries (400-lb. drums)
Lot Numbers:
750126

Refrigerated

Product: Organic IQF Whole Strawberries (30 lb. cases)
Lot Numbers:
750161
750335
750368
750385
750388

Product Images

Kirkland Signature Frozen Organic Strawberries, back of bag label

Kirkland Signature Frozen Organic Strawberries, back of bag label

 Label example with Lot number and Best if Used By Date Aug 10, 2024

Label example with Lot number and Best if Used By Date Aug 10, 2024

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 91907
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: California Splendor, Inc.
Sold By: Costco
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (418,604 lbs.; 38,400 lbs; 202,500 lbs.)
Distributed To: California, Oregon
Agency Last Updated: May 23, 2023

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