CLASS II Food recall · Reported 1 Apr 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report

frozen Blackberries recalled by Winco Foods

Winco Foods is recalling frozen Blackberries, distributed in 10 states. The recall was initiated on 13 Mar 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBest By Code Dec/09/21. Lot 4344905 Lot breakdown as follows: 4 = IQF FACILITY 344 = JULIAN DATE (DECEMBER 10) 9 = YEAR 2019 05 = LINE # 5
Quantity recalled2,215 cases (12 bags per case) or 26,580 bags total

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-0856-2020
FDA event ID
85219
Recalling firm
Winco Foods, Boise, ID
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
13 Mar 2020
FDA classified
25 Mar 2020
Reported
1 Apr 2020
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Press Release
Reason category
Norovirus
Product category
Raspberries

Timeline

13 Mar 2020Recall initiated by company
25 Mar 2020Classified by FDA+12 days
1 Apr 2020Published in enforcement report+7 days

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

Reason for recall

The product was found to be adulterated with Norovirus.

Product as listed by the FDA

WinCo Foods frozen Blackberries, item # 107414, packaged in polyethylene bags, with a net weight of 16 oz (1 lb or 454g). UPC: 70552 30502. Product is distributed by WinCo Foods, LLC, Boise, ID 83704. The label is read in parts: "***WinCo Foods***Blackberries*** INGREDIENTS: BLACKBERRIES***KEEP FROZEN***PRODUCT OF MEXICO***DISTRIBUTED BY: WINCO FOODS, LLC, BOISE, ID***".

Where it was distributed

Product was distributed in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, Texas, and Utah.

ArizonaCaliforniaIdahoMontanaNevadaOklahomaOregonTexasUtahWashington

Stores named: WinCo

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The product was found to be adulterated with Norovirus.

Which lots are affected?

Best By Code Dec/09/21. Lot 4344905 Lot breakdown as follows: 4 = IQF FACILITY 344 = JULIAN DATE (DECEMBER 10) 9 = YEAR 2019 05 = LINE # 5

Where was it sold?

Product was distributed in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, Texas, and Utah.

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

Other products in this recall event

1 other product · FDA event 85219

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is frozen Berry Medley (Strawberries, Blackberries recalled by Winco Foods.

ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
CLASS IIfrozen Berry Medley (Strawberries, Blackberries recalled by Winco FoodsWinco FoodsNorovirus10 states

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