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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Private Selection Frozen Berries Recalled for Potential Norovirus

Agency Publication Date: April 3, 2020
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Summary

The Kroger Co. is voluntarily recalling Private Selection Frozen Berry Medley and Frozen Blackberries due to potential norovirus contamination. About 10,288 units are affected, comprising 8,499 cases of Berry Medley and 1,789 cases of Blackberries. This recall was initiated after testing identified the presence of the virus, which can cause significant gastrointestinal illness.

Risk

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines, leading to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. While most people recover within 1 to 3 days, young children, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems are at higher risk for severe dehydration.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for Private Selection Frozen Berry Medley in 16 oz. or 48 oz. bags with UPC 0001111079120 and Best By dates 06/02/21, 06/03/21, or 06/04/21.
  2. Check your freezer for Private Selection Frozen Blackberries in 16 oz. bags with UPC 0001111087809 or 0001111087808 and Best By dates between April 15, 2021, and July 16, 2021.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. 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: PRIVATE SELECTION FROZEN BERRY MEDLEY (16 oz. and 48 oz.)by Private Selection
Variants: 16 oz. bag, 48 oz. bag
UPC Codes:
0001111079120
Lot Numbers:
BEST BY: 06/02/21
BEST BY: 06/04/21
BEST BY: 06/03/21

16 oz. bags (10 per case); 48 oz. bags (6 per case).

Product: PRIVATE SELECTION FROZEN BLACKBERRIES (16 oz.)by Private Selection
Variants: 16 oz. bag
UPC Codes:
0001111087809
0001111087808
Lot Numbers:
BEST BY: 04/15/21
BEST BY: 05/26/21
BEST BY: 05/27/21
BEST BY: 06/02/21
BEST BY: 06/03/21
BEST BY: 06/05/21
BEST BY: 07/16/21

10 bags per case.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 85276
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: The Kroger Co
Sold By: Kroger
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (8,499 total cases.; 1,789 cases.)
Distributed To: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming

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