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Purely Pomegranate, Inc

Recall #F-1673-2014 · Initiated 2013-06-27

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What happened
Purely Pomegranate, Inc. is recalling frozen pomegranate arils (the seeds inside pomegranates) sold in bulk 10 kg cases due to concerns about possible Hepatitis A Virus contamination. The recall affects products from Turkey with a production date of October 17, 2012.
Who is at risk
Anyone who purchased or consumed these frozen pomegranate arils, particularly in California, Michigan, New Jersey, and Oregon, should be aware of this recall.
What to do
Check if you have this product at home by looking for the GOKNUR brand name and lot number 12-15-13-2-1-O on 10 kg cases. If you have it, do not consume it—discard it or return it to where you purchased it. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms of Hepatitis A such as jaundice, abdominal pain, or dark urine.
Product
GOKNUR Organic Frozen/IQF Pomegranate Arils. Packed in 10 kg cases. Labeling is bilingual and in English, reads in part:"goknur***Product of Turkey***ORGANIC FROZEN/IQF POMEGRANATE ARILS***Production Date 17.10.2012***Lot No 12-15-13-2-1-O***Net Weight (kg) 10***Crop Year 2012***Expiry Date 17.10.2014***Carton No 8721***".
Reason for recall
Purely Pomegranate, Inc. is voluntarily recalling frozen IQF pomegranate arils due to public concerns about the Hepatitis A Virus.
Quantity affected
13,785 cases
Distribution
CA, MI, NJ, and OR.
Lot / code info
Lot Code 12-15-13-2-1-O Production Date 17.10.2012 Crop Year 2012 Carton No. 8721
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
E-Mail
Terminated
2014-03-24

Recalling firm

Purely Pomegranate, Inc
33971 Selva Rd Ste 240
Dana Point, CA 92629-3788
United States

Recall classification

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