G&C Food Distributors recalls Frozen blackberries: contamination
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Recall at a glance
- Recalling company
- G&C Food Distributors
- Location
- Syracuse, NY
- Reported by FDA
- October 23, 2019
- Recall started
- October 3, 2019
- Risk class
- Class II
- Status (latest data we have)
- Terminated
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Category
- Beverages
- Reason type
- Other contamination
Is my product affected?
Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.
- Frozen blackberries, packaged in 16 ounce (454 gram) plastic bags (12 bags per master case). Plastic bags labeled with: PREMIUM QUALITY, KEEP FROZEN, NON-GMO, CORNERSTONE PREMIUM FOODS, Blackberries, GREAT FOR SMOOTHIES, NET WEIGHT 16 OZ. (454g), INGREDIENTS: BLACKBERRIES, GC 1 092 9, PROD. CODE 16924, PROD. OF CHILE, BEST BY 04/2021, UPC 8 55104 00765 9, DISTRIBUTED BY: Cornerstone Premium Foods, Syracuse, NY 13209. Master cases labeled with: 12/1LB BLACKBERRIES, GC 1 092 9, GRADE A, PRODUCT OF CHILE, PRODUCT CODE 16924, BEST BY 04/2021, DISTRIBUTED BY CORNERSTONE PREMIUM FOODS SYRACUSE NY.
Quantity: 299 cases (each packed 12 bags x 1 lb)
Codes: GC 1 092 9, PROD. CODE 16924, PROD. OF CHILE, BEST BY 04/2021, UPC 8 55104 00765 9
Where it was distributed
Retailer and Distributors in 9 states (AL, CT, FL, MA, ME, NY, PA, WI, and WV) and 1 foreign country (Belize).
What to do
If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
G&C Food Distributors recalled 1 product, including Frozen blackberries, packaged in 16 ounce (454 gram) plastic bags (12 bags per master case). Plastic bags labeled with: PREMIUM QUALITY….
Why was it recalled?
Product is contaminated with norovirus.
What does Class II mean?
FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where was it sold or shipped?
Retailer and Distributors in 9 states (AL, CT, FL, MA, ME, NY, PA, WI, and WV) and 1 foreign country (Belize).
What should I do if I have this product?
Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.
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