Frozen Berries Sold at Aldi Recalled for Possible Hepatitis A

Check your freezer. Frozen berries sold Aldi grocery stores are under recall for possible Hepatitis A contamination.

Wawona Frozen Foods voluntarily recalled packages of frozen raspberries and frozen berry mixes containing raspberries because they have the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A. "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."

No one has reported any illnesses due to the berries according to the FDA.

Recalled Berries at Aldi:

Frozen Season's Choice Raspberries: 12 ounce bags, "best by" date of June, 10, 2021, August 1,2021 and August 23, 2021. UPC Code: 0 41498 12419 9 o

Frozen Season's Choice Berry Medley: 16 ounce bags, "best by" date of July 17, 2021, July 20, 2021 and July 22, 2021. UPC Code: 0 41498 31344 9

The recalled frozen raspberries were imported from Chile. If you bought the berries, throw them away or return them for a refund. If you have questions, call Wawona Frozen Foods at 866-913-0667 or visit the website at Wawona.com.

Hepatitis A is a contagious virus that can cause liver disease. A Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection can range in severity from a mild, lasting a few weeks to severe, lasting several months. In rare cases, for anyone who's immune is 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.

Hepatitis A Symptoms:
Fever
Headache
Fatigue
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Jaundice
Dark urine
Pale stool.

In some instances, particularly in children under the age of six, Hepatitis A infection may be asymptomatic. Anyone who may have eaten the effected product should consult their health care provider to determine if a vaccination is appropriate.

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