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Winco Foods Llc
Recall #F-0856-2020 · Initiated 2020-03-13
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
WinCo Foods is recalling frozen blackberries because they may be contaminated with norovirus, a virus that causes stomach illness. The affected product is 16-ounce bags with item number 107414 and UPC 70552 30502.
Who is at risk
Anyone who consumed or may consume these blackberries could become ill, though the risk is higher for young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
What to do
Check your freezer for WinCo Foods blackberries matching the item number and UPC listed above. If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to your store. Contact WinCo Foods or your doctor if you develop symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach cramps within 1-3 days of eating the product.
Product
WinCo Foods frozen Blackberries, item # 107414, packaged in polyethylene bags, with a net weight of 16 oz (1 lb or 454g). UPC: 70552 30502. Product is distributed by WinCo Foods, LLC, Boise, ID 83704. The label is read in parts: "***WinCo Foods***Blackberries*** INGREDIENTS: BLACKBERRIES***KEEP FROZEN***PRODUCT OF MEXICO***DISTRIBUTED BY: WINCO FOODS, LLC, BOISE, ID***".
Reason for recall
The product was found to be adulterated with Norovirus.
Quantity affected
2,215 cases (12 bags per case) or 26,580 bags total
Distribution
Product was distributed in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, Texas, and Utah.
Lot / code info
Best By Code Dec/09/21. Lot 4344905 Lot breakdown as follows: 4 = IQF FACILITY 344 = JULIAN DATE (DECEMBER 10) 9 = YEAR 2019 05 = LINE # 5
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Press Release
Terminated
2020-05-20
Recalling firm
Winco Foods Llc
650 N Armstrong Pl
Boise, ID 83704-0825
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.