Alma Pak Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Blackberries Due to Possible Health Risk of Norovirus - 6/24/19
Summary
- Company Announcement Date: June 20, 2019; FDA Publish Date: June 20, 2019; Product Type: Food & Beverages
- Reason for Announcement:Norovirus; Company Name: Alma Pak; Brand Name:Great Value and Tipton Grove
- Product Description:Frozen Blackberries and Frozen Mixed Berries
Company Announcement
Alma Pak of Alma, Georgia is recalling specific lots of product containing frozen blackberries (noted below) due to the potential of being contaminated with Norovirus. FDA testing of frozen blackberries was reported to have tested positive for Norovirus.
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus. Consumption of product contaminated with Norovirus may cause acute onset of symptoms of gastroenteritis including severe nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Less common symptoms are low-grade fever, chills, headache, muscle aches and fatigue. Although most symptoms end within 48 hours, the elderly, young children and immunocompromised persons may develop prolonged, or more severe symptoms.
Specific lot information is as follows:
| Product | UPC Code | Retailer | Lot Number | Expiry Date | Distributed to select stores in: | Distribution Dates: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 oz Great Value Frozen Blackberries | 078742-431017 | Walmart | AP1555 AP1640 AP1655 |
1/25/2021 3/07/2021 4/08/2021 |
AZ, FL, GA, NC, PR, SC, VA, WV | 1/31-2019 – 5/31/2019 |
| 12 oz Tipton Grove Frozen Mixed Berries | 051933-34784-7 | Save-A-Lot | AP 1700 | 4/22/2021 4/23/2021 4/24/2021 |
FL, NC, NY, TN, WI | 5/5/2019 – 5/15/2019 |
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall. Impacted retailers have removed these products from store shelves. The FDA and the company continue to investigate the source of the issue.
Consumers who have purchased the products are urged to destroy or urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Alma Pak at 1-866-965-3896, Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM EST.
Company Contact Information
- Consumers:
- Alma Pak,1-866-965-3896
- Media:
- Jennifer Snazyk, 1-866-965-3896
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