Cornerstone Premium Foods of New York has issued a recall for a specific lot of frozen blackberries after FDA testing was reported to be positive for Norovirus.
No illnesses were reported in connection with the recall, but Norovirus is a highly-contagious virus that typically causes severe nausea, vomiting and diarrhea for about 48 hours.
Retailers have removed the product from stores shelves. It was sold in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maine, Florida, Alabama, Wisconsin, Connecticut and West Virginia.
The recall involves 15-ounce bags of Cornerstone Frozen Blackberries with Lot Number GC 1 1092 9, Expiration Date April 2021, and UPC Code 8 55104 00765 9. It was distributed between April 2, 2019 and August 7, 2019.
Consumers who bought this recalled product are urged to destroy it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Cornerstone Premium Foods at 1-800-333-0949, Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM EST.
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