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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Fresh Organic Freezer Strawberries Recalled for Potential Hepatitis A

Agency Publication Date: June 9, 2023
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Summary

Cascade International Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 35,686 lbs. of Fresh Organic Freezer Strawberries from Mexico due to potential contamination with Hepatitis A. The strawberries were sold in 18 lb. polyethylene picking trays and distributed to customers in California and Oregon. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this recall.

Risk

Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that can cause fever, fatigue, nausea, and jaundice. In some cases, especially in people with pre-existing health conditions or compromised immune systems, the infection can lead to liver failure.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects 18 lb. net weight trays of Fresh Organic Freezer Strawberries with the caps removed, imported from Mexico and distributed by Cascade International Foods.
  2. Identify the product by checking for lot codes and Load Shipment Numbers printed on the T60-800 Polyethylene Homopolymer picking tray. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Cascade International Foods, Inc. for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for more information.

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: Fresh Organic Freezer Strawberries (18 lbs.)
Variants: Mexico, Calyx (caps) removed
Lot Numbers:
030122-50029
030222-50029
030822-50029
030922-50029
031122-50029
CIM 125-22
CIM 129-22
CIM 130-22
CIM 144-22
CIM 146-22
CIM 147-22

Lot codes interpretation: MMDDYY (pick date) followed by 50029 (Cascade's internal ranch code). Load Shipment Numbers are sequential chronological orders made up of Product Lot Numbers.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 92442
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Cascade International Foods, Inc
Manufactured In: Mexico, United States
Units Affected: total 35,686 lbs.
Distributed To: California, Oregon

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response

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