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G&C Food Distributors, Inc.

Recall #F-0060-2020 · Initiated 2019-10-03

Plain-language summary

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What happened
G&C Food Distributors is recalling frozen blackberries sold under the Cornerstone Premium Foods brand because they may be contaminated with norovirus, a virus that causes food poisoning. The affected blackberries were produced in Chile with a best-by date of April 2021 and were distributed to retailers and distributors across 9 states.
Who is at risk
Anyone who consumed or may consume these blackberries is at risk, as norovirus affects all people regardless of age or health status.
What to do
If you have these frozen blackberries, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. Watch for symptoms of norovirus (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps) for 1-3 days after potential exposure, and contact your doctor if symptoms develop.
Product
Frozen blackberries, packaged in 16 ounce (454 gram) plastic bags (12 bags per master case). Plastic bags labeled with: PREMIUM QUALITY, KEEP FROZEN, NON-GMO, CORNERSTONE PREMIUM FOODS, Blackberries, GREAT FOR SMOOTHIES, NET WEIGHT 16 OZ. (454g), INGREDIENTS: BLACKBERRIES, GC 1 092 9, PROD. CODE 16924, PROD. OF CHILE, BEST BY 04/2021, UPC 8 55104 00765 9, DISTRIBUTED BY: Cornerstone Premium Foods, Syracuse, NY 13209. Master cases labeled with: 12/1LB BLACKBERRIES, GC 1 092 9, GRADE A, PRODUCT OF CHILE, PRODUCT CODE 16924, BEST BY 04/2021, DISTRIBUTED BY CORNERSTONE PREMIUM FOODS SYRACUSE NY.
Reason for recall
Product is contaminated with norovirus.
Quantity affected
299 cases (each packed 12 bags x 1 lb)
Distribution
Retailer and Distributors in 9 states (AL, CT, FL, MA, ME, NY, PA, WI, and WV) and 1 foreign country (Belize).
Lot / code info
GC 1 092 9, PROD. CODE 16924, PROD. OF CHILE, BEST BY 04/2021, UPC 8 55104 00765 9
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
E-Mail
Terminated
2020-01-09

Recalling firm

G&C Food Distributors, Inc.
3407 Walters Rd
Syracuse, NY 13209-9725
United States

Recall classification

Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.