CLASS II Food recall · Reported 23 Oct 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Frozen blackberries recalled by G&C Food Distributors

G&C Food Distributors is recalling Frozen blackberries, distributed in 9 states. The recall was initiated on 3 Oct 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesGC 1 092 9, PROD. CODE 16924, PROD. OF CHILE, BEST BY 04/2021, UPC 8 55104 00765 9
Quantity recalled299 cases (each packed 12 bags x 1 lb)

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0060-2020
FDA event ID
83967
Recalling firm
G&C Food Distributors, Syracuse, NY
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
3 Oct 2019
FDA classified
22 Oct 2019
Reported
23 Oct 2019
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
E-Mail
Reason category
Norovirus
Product category
Juice

Timeline

3 Oct 2019Recall initiated by company
22 Oct 2019Classified by FDA+19 days
23 Oct 2019Published in enforcement report+1 day

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Product is contaminated with norovirus.

Product as listed by the FDA

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.

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).

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Questions about this recall

Is Frozen blackberries recalled?

Yes. G&C Food Distributors recalled Frozen blackberries on 3 Oct 2019. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0060-2020.

Why was it recalled?

Product is contaminated with norovirus.

Which lots are affected?

GC 1 092 9, PROD. CODE 16924, PROD. OF CHILE, BEST BY 04/2021, UPC 8 55104 00765 9

Where was it sold?

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 it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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