Kroger has recalled its Private Selection frozen berries due to potential contamination of hepatitis A.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Kroger issued the alert after the FDA discovered the hepatitis A virus while sampling Kroger products. The products have been distributed to Kroger locations as well as other retail locations that sell Kroger-brand products.
The recall includes Kroger’s Private Selection Frozen Triple Berry Medley (48-ounce and 16-ounce varieties), and the 16-ounce variety of the Private Selection Frozen Blackberries.
Kroger said in a statement that the products have been removed from its shelves, and it is alerting customers through a recall notification system that includes phone calls and alerts on receipts.
“Customers who have purchased the above products should not consume them and should return them to a store for a full refund or replacement,” the statement said. Customers may also call 1-800-KROGERS for more information.
At this time, there are no reported illnesses due to consumption of the products. However, the CDC reports that symptoms of the highly contagious live disease can take 15 to 50 days to become evident. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, nausea, abdominal discomfort, vomiting, diarrhea, and jaundice.
(Photo courtesy of the New York Daily News)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
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