Recall: Frozen Raspberries & Frozen Berry Medley at ALDI in select states due to possible Hepatitis A contamination

Season's Choice Frozen Raspberries and Season's Choice Frozen Berry Medley products sold at ALDI locations in select states have been recalled due to possible Hepatitis A contamination. North Carolina is included in this recall.

Posted 9:42 p.m. Oct 31, 2019 — Updated 5:32 p.m. Nov 3, 2019

Wawona Frozen Foods has recalled select packages of frozen raspberries and frozen berry mixes containing raspberries sold at ALDI Grocery Stores locations in select states and frozen raspberries sold at Raley's Family of Fine Stores due to the possibility that they have been contaminated with Hepatitis A. The recalled products were packaged under the ALDI Season's Choice and Raley's private labels.

ALDI has removed the recalled products from select stores in Alabama, California, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and West Virginia, according to their website. The products were also sold to ALDI customers through the Instacart grocery delivery service.

The specific recalled products sold at ALDI include:

* Season's Choice Raspberries (frozen): 12 ounce bags, "best by" date of June, 10, 2021, August 1,2021 and August 23, 2021. "Product of Chile." UPC Code: 0 41498 12419 9 o. Lot codes include 20161A, 20213A, 20235A.

* Season's Choice Berry Medley (frozen) containing raspberries: 16 ounce bags, "best by" date of July 17, 2021, July 20, 2021 and July 22, 2021. "Product of USA, Chile." UPC Code: 0 41498 31344 9. Lot codes include 20198A, , 20201A, 20203A.

According to the recall notice on the FDA website:

"Wawona Frozen Foods is issuing this voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution due to a positive test result taken as part of a government sampling program. There have been no illnesses associated with this voluntary and precautionary recall to date.

Hepatitis A is a contagious virus that can cause liver disease. A Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months. In rare cases, particularly consumers who have a pre-existing severe illness or are immune compromised, Hepatitis A infections can progress to liver failure. Illness usually occurs within 15 to 50 days after eating or drinking contaminated food or water. Symptoms of Hepatitis A infection include fever, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine or pale stool. In some instances, particularly in children under the age of six, Hepatitis A infection may be asymptomatic. Persons who may have consumed affected product should consult their health care provider or local health department to determine if a vaccination is appropriate and consumers with symptoms of Hepatitis A should contact their health providers or the local health department immediately."

If you have purchased the recalled products, do not eat them. You should either throw them out or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Contact Wawona Frozen Foods at 866-913-0667 or visit the website at www.wawona.com with any questions.

See the full recall notice on the FDA website at fda.gov.