FDA Recall Warnings For Montana: Frozen Fruits

This week (June 13th) The Food and Drug Administration published a recall warning for certain products from Walmart, Costco, and HEB super market chain.

In a company statement from Willamette Valley Fruit Company out of Salem, Oregon on June 12th states they are voluntarily recalling certain frozen fruit products with possible health risk tied to Hepatitis A. Brands include Great Value, and Rader Farms.

Fruit products in question are frozen strawberries and frozen mixed fruit blends grown on farms from Mexico. These include Great Value Sliced Strawberries, Great Value Mixed Fruit, and Great Value Antioxidant Blend distributed to select Walmart stores in Montana and surrounding states from January 24th, 2023 to June 8th, 2023.

This effects Walmart stores in Montana, and as of now, no Costco stores around the state seem effected by the recall.

Recalled products include:

The Food and Drug Administration elaborates on what Hepatitis A is, as well as it's symptoms.

Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that results from exposure to the Hepatitis A virus, including from food. It can range from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious illness lasting several months. Illness generally occurs within 15 to 50 days of exposure and includes fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice, abnormal liver tests, dark urine and pale stool. In rare cases, particularly consumers who have a pre-existing severe illness or are immune compromised, Hepatitis A infection can progress to liver failure. Persons who may have consumed affected product should consult with their health care professional or local health department to determine if a vaccination is appropriate, and consumers with symptoms of Hepatitis A should contact their health care professionals or the local health department immediately.

The FDA stated to date, here have been no illnesses associated with this voluntary recall.