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Class I

Scenic Fruit Co

Recall #F-0702-2014 · Initiated 2013-06-26

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What happened
Woodstock Frozen Organic Pomegranate Kernels (8 oz. pouches) are being recalled because they may be contaminated with hepatitis A. This is a serious safety issue, which is why the FDA classified it as a Class I recall.
Who is at risk
Anyone who purchased this product, particularly people with weakened immune systems, young children, and older adults, should be concerned.
What to do
Stop eating this product immediately and do not serve it to others. Check your freezer for the 8 oz. Woodstock Organic Pomegranate Kernels pouches with UPC 0 42563 01628 9, and throw them away. If you've consumed this product recently and develop symptoms like fatigue, abdominal pain, or jaundice, contact your doctor.
Product
Woodstock Frozen Organic Pomegranate Kernels are sold in 8 oz. (227 gram) re-sealable plastic pouches with the UPC 0 42563 01628 9. The product is labeled in parts: "***WOODSTOCK***ORGANIC POMEGRANATE KERNELS***Juicy Lil' JEWELS***USDA ORGANIC***NET WT. 8 OZ (227g)***KEEP FROZEN***INGREDIENTS: Organic pomegranate kernels***Distributed by Woodstock, 313 Iron Horse Way Providence, RI 02908***".
Reason for recall
Woodstock Frozen Organic Pomegranate Kernels, 8 oz. pouches, are recalled based on epidemiological evidence that they may to be contaminated with hepatitis A.
Quantity affected
5,091 cases/12 bags/8 oz.
Distribution
Product was directly distributed to distribution centers in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington.
Lot / code info
Recalled Lot codes and Best By Dates are: C 0129 (A, B, or C) 035 with a best by date of 02/04/2015. C 0388 (A, B, or C) 087 with a best by date of 03/28/2015. C 0490 (A, B, or C) 109 with a best by date of 04/19/2015. Code is interpreted as: C=Year; Year: 2012=B, 2013=C, 2014=D; 0129=Lot; C=Line number; 035=Julian date ;
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2014-01-21

Recalling firm

Scenic Fruit Co
7510 Se Altman Rd
Gresham, OR 97080-8808
United States

Recall classification

Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.