Frozen raspberries recalled because they may be contaminated

Exportadora Copramar has recalled 1,260 cases of James Farm frozen raspberries because of the potential that the fruit is contaminated with hepatitis A.

Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, its testing indicated hepatitis A in the raspberries with UPC code 76069501010 and lot code CO 22-165.

Hepatitis A “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.

Hepatitis A vaccination can prevent illness if given within two weeks of exposure to a contaminated food. In rare cases, particularly consumers who have a pre-existing severe illness or are immune compromised, Hepatitis A infection can progress to liver failure,” the FDA said.

The fruit was packaged in 10-pound food service cartons and sold through Restaurant Depot/Jetro locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.

Product details are:

• Each 10-pound carton contains two, 5-pound bags of raspberries, product of Chile
• Best-by date is June 14, 2024
• UPC code 76069501010
• Lot code CO 22-165

For more information, call Exportadora Compramar at 302-401-6474, ext. 223, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.