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Multiple States Hit by Frozen Strawberry Recall

Author Kayla Morgan

Recalls are like unexpected gusts of wind, which can disrupt our daily lives. When we thought we were safe, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) again sounded the alarm, announcing yet another unexpected recall. This time, the spotlight falls on frozen strawberries. Before you indulge in your favorite fruity concoction, it might be wise to dive deeper into the reasons behind this recall and arm yourself with the important information that could safeguard your health and well-being.

The FDA has initiated an investigation and recalls for frozen strawberries due to concerns of potential Hepatitis A contamination. As of July 18, 2023, the FDA has reported a total of 10 outbreak-associated cases of hepatitis A across four states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has collected data indicating that all 10 people (100%) who shared their dietary information reported consuming frozen organic strawberries before falling ill.

Brands with potential risks

Walmart stores in 32 states, including Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and others, sold Great Value Mixed Fruit, Sliced Strawberries, and Antioxidant Fruit Blend, all of which are now under recall. Scenic Fruit, the supplier responsible for the recalled products, distributed them to specific states for various retailers, including Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood, PCC Community Markets, and Trader Joe’s nationwide. However, it’s worth mentioning that this list of products and stores is not the final list. The FDA is actively collaborating with the companies involved to uncover any potential additional product information that may be relevant to the recall.

Symptoms of Hepatitis A

Typically, symptoms of hepatitis A virus infection manifest within 15 to 50 days after consuming contaminated food or water. These symptoms may include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), dark urine, and pale stool. In certain cases, especially among children under the age of six, hepatitis A infection can be asymptomatic, showing no apparent signs or symptoms.

What to do if you have the recalled frozen strawberries?

Recalled frozen strawberries should not be sold, served, or consumed by consumers, restaurants, or retailers. It’s important to dispose of these products immediately. The frozen strawberries in question have a prolonged shelf-life of 18 months to two years. It’s best to check your freezer for any recalled items. If any of these frozen strawberries are found, they should be promptly discarded.

Find more information about the recall here.

5 Of the Riskiest Foods Linked to Recalls

A new Consumer Reports study has ranked the riskiest foods. They analyzed data from the CDC, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Department of Agriculture between 2017 and 2022. Their researchers focused on “widely consumed foods” that had recalls over a specific duration of time.

According to Consumers Reports, the CDC estimates that 48 million people each year fall ill from salmonella, listeria, E. coli, or other bacteria or viruses in food. They said most recover on their own after a few days. But about 130,000 people are hospitalized and 3,000 die from foodborne illnesses yearly.

Some of the foods that are ranked at the top of the list include bagged salads, poultry products, and deli meats. The top five are leafy greens, deli cheese and meat, ground beef, onions, and poultry. Bagged salads and other leafy greens ranked number one on the list. They found 50 different recalls linked to them since 2017. Also, it has the most caused deaths. Last on the list at number ten is flour. Unlike leafy greens, flour has had zero total deaths.

“We aren’t saying people need to avoid these foods entirely,” says Brian Ronholm, director of food policy at CR, who led the analysis. “After all, these foods are all usually safe, and many of them are in fact important parts of a healthy diet.” Ronholm continued to say in Consumers Report that the list underscores the “importance of following best food safety practices with all of your foods, including knowing how to track, and respond, to food recalls when they happen.” Read the entire list, and learn how you can reduce your risk at Consumer Reports.

Kayla is the midday host on Detroit’s 105.1 The Bounce. She started her career in radio back in 2016 as an intern at another Detroit station and worked her way here. She's made stops in Knoxville, TN, Omaha, Ne and other places before returning to Detroit. She’s done almost everything in radio from promotions to web, creating content on social media, you name it. She’s a true Michigander, born and raised. So, you can catch her camping or vacationing up north to exploring the downtown Detroit or maybe even catching a sports game. During her free time, Kayla enjoys watching movies, roller-skating, crafting, and music festivals. She and her husband together dip into many of the great things Michigan has to offer. Together they also like to travel. A few hobbies of hers include wine and beer tastings, crafting, hiking, roller skating, movies, home improvement projects, gardening, and festivals. She’s always looking to take on more local events happening in the community. She loves connecting with the community. When writing, Kayla covers topics including lifestyle, pop culture, trending stories, hacks, and urban culture.

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