The Kroger Co

Recall #F-0885-2020 · Initiated 2020-03-19

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

Kroger is recalling Private Selection Frozen Blackberries in 16 oz. bags because they may be contaminated with norovirus, a virus that causes food poisoning. The affected product was sold across 30 states.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed or plans to consume these blackberries could potentially get sick, though people with weakened immune systems, young children, and older adults are at higher risk for severe illness.

What to do

Check if you have this product at home by looking for the UPCs 0001111087809 or 0001111087808 on 16 oz. bags. If you have it, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to your Kroger store for a refund.

Product

PRIVATE SELECTION FROZEN BLACKBERRIES in 16 oz. bags, 10 bags per case. UPC: 0001111087809 UPC: 0001111087808

Reason for recall

Potential norovirus contamination.

Quantity affected

1,789 cases.

Distribution

Product was distributed to the following states: following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, MT, NE, NM, NV, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, & WY.

Lot / code info

BEST BY: 04/15/21, 05/26/21, 05/27/21, 06/02/21, 06/03/21, 06/05/21, and 07/16/21

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

E-Mail

Terminated

2020-08-04