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Wawona Frozen Foods INC.·Food·Oct 30, 2019

Season S Choice (Aldi) Berry Medley (Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries)…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    FDA sampling found Hepatitis A in frozen raspberries.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDACA, GA, IL, PA +3 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameWawona Frozen Foods INC.
Recalling firmWawona Frozen Foods INC.Clovis, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 41498 31344 90 34742 04456 41 98414 88108 1
Lot / date codes
  • Aldi -best by date of July 17, 2021, July 20, 2021 and July 22, 2021. Codes:20198A(**), 20201A(**), 20203A(**) Wawona - no best by date
  • Codes: 20200A(**), 20200(**) PacGro - Use by 2012.07.01 and 2021.08.01, Codes: 20183A(**), 20224A(**)
Distribution area
CAGAILPAINOHTX

CA, GA, IL, PA, IN, OH, TX and one customer in Japan -

United States, Japan

Quantity affected158, 439 (total)
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 13, 2019
FDA recall numberF-0437-2020

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Wawona Frozen Foods INC. initiated this food recall on October 30, 2019. The FDA enforcement report states: FDA sampling found Hepatitis A in frozen raspberries. The FDA report lists distribution as: CA, GA, IL, PA, IN, OH, TX and one customer in Japan -.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: FDA sampling found Hepatitis A in frozen raspberries.

Season S Choice (Aldi) Berry Medley (Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries)… was made or distributed by Wawona Frozen Foods INC. in Clovis, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0437-2020, dated November 13, 2019.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Season S Choice (Aldi) Berry Medley (Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries)… recall?

Wawona Frozen Foods INC. recalled Season S Choice (Aldi) Berry Medley (Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries)… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0437-2020. FDA sampling found Hepatitis A in frozen raspberries.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Wawona Frozen Foods INC. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0437-2020. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.