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The FDA reported that Wawona Frozen Foods (Clovis, California) recalled a year-old packages of its Organic DayBreak Blend distributed to Costco Wholesale stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, and Washington from April 15, 2022, to June 26, 2022, because the DayBreak Blend includes organic frozen strawberries grown in Mexico which may have the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A. There have been no illnesses associated with this voluntary and precautionary recall. While the Organic DayBreak Blend was distributed to Costco stores last year, they have “Use By” dates of 09/23/2023, 09/29/2023, 09/30/2023, and 10/18/2023; therefore, consumers are urged to check their freezers for the recalled blend. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wawona-frozen-foods-voluntarily-recalls-organic-daybreak-blend-processed-and-sold-2022-due-possible

The CFIA has issued a recall for two kinds of Alasko brand IQF frozen fruit due to possible norovirus contamination. The recall covers IQF Whole Raspberries and IQF Antioxidant Blend in one and five kilogram packages, with a best before date of Aug. 15, 2024, and the Antioxidant Blend’s best before date of Oct. 11, 2023. The recalled product has been sold at Épicerie Frenette, Beresford, New Brunswick. The frozen fruit was distributed throughout Newfoundland, Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario. There have been reports of illnesses linked to the fruit, and the CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/whole-raspberries-frozen-recalled-due-norovirus

The CFIA reported that the Saladitos brand Lupini Beans was recalled from the Canadian marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. CFIA test results triggered the recall. The products were distributed in Quebec. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/saladitos-brand-lupini-beans-recalled-due-potential-presence-dangerous-bacteria?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

The FDA reported that additional companies were identified that received contaminated products linked to frozen organic strawberries imported from Baja, California, Mexico. There were nine illnesses, and three hospitalizations, in 3 states (WA (6), CA (2), and OR (1)). The FDA has been working with these firms to ensure that any potentially contaminated product is removed from the market.  Wawona Frozen Foods of Clovis, California, initiated a recall of Wawona brand Organic DayBreak Blend 4-lb. bag with “Use By” dates of 9/23/2023, 9/29/2023, 9/30/2023 and 10/18/2023. California Splendor recalled Kirkland Signature 4-lb. bag of Frozen Organic Whole Strawberries in certain states with specific lot codes. The recalled products were supplied to Costco stores in Los Angeles, Hawaii, and two San Diego. Scenic Fruit recalled brands include Simply Nature, Vital Choice, Kirkland Signature, Made With, PCC Community Markets frozen organic strawberries, and Trader Joe’s Organic Tropical Fruit Blend. Wawona Frozen Foods distributed recalled packages of Organic DayBreak Blend to Costco Wholesale stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, and Washington. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-hepatitis-virus-infections-frozen-strawberries-february-2023?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery