Clovis, California-based Wawona Frozen Foods is recalling 4-pound (1.81 kg ) bags of its Organic DayBreak Blend frozen fruit distributed to Costco Wholesale stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah and Washington from April 15 to June 26, 2022 because the product includes strawberries grown in Mexico which may have the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A.
Stating that it has issued a “voluntary recall for the year-old Organic DayBreak Blend out of an abundance of caution,” the company added that there have been no illnesses associated with the product.
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. As such, consumers are urged to check their freezers for the product, not to consume it and either discard the package or return it to the store for a refund.
Hepatitis A is a contagious virus that can cause liver disease. The viral infection (HAV) can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months. In rare cases, particularly among people who have a pre-existing severe illness or are immune-compromised, liver failure may result.
Wawona Frozen Foods is cooperating fully with federal health officials as well as with Costco to ensure consumers are alerted about the recall. Persons with questions may contact the company by calling +1-866-534-9986, 8 AM to 5 PM Pacific, Monday through Friday.
