CLASS II Food recall · Reported 10 Apr 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Frozen IQF Strawberries recalled by Willamette Valley Pie Company

Willamette Valley Pie is recalling Frozen IQF Strawberries, distributed in California, Oregon, Texas, Washington. The recall was initiated on 7 Feb 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot Code: 255811 BEST BY Sep/11/2020
Quantity recalled1,448 cases (6/2 lb. bags per case)

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-1229-2019
FDA event ID
82103
Recalling firm
Willamette Valley Pie, Silverton, OR
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
7 Feb 2019
FDA classified
31 Mar 2019
Reported
10 Apr 2019
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Hepatitis A
Product category
Cakes & Pastries

Timeline

7 Feb 2019Recall initiated by company
31 Mar 2019Classified by FDA+52 days
10 Apr 2019Published in enforcement report+10 days

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

Reason for recall

Frozen IQF strawberries are recalled due to potential contamination with Hepatitis A virus.

Product as listed by the FDA

Frozen IQF Strawberries packed in a flexible polybag. Each bag is 2 lbs (906.5g), 6 bags per case. UPC is UPC: 0 22518 87710 3. The label of 2 lb. bag is read in parts: "***STRAWBERRIES***KEEP FROZEN***Net Weight 2 lbs. ***WILLAMETTE VALLEY FRUIT ***". The white adhesive label on the master case in read in parts: "***STRAWBERRIES ***QTY: 6/2 LB POLY-BAGS***ITEM CODE 0 22518 87710 3 *** KEEP FROZEN***LOT#: 255 811***BB: 09112020***Willamette Valley Fruit Co packed for Willamette Valley Pie Company 1651 Eska Way, Silverton OR 97381***ORIGIN: USA***".

Where it was distributed

California, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.

CaliforniaOregonTexasWashington

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Frozen IQF strawberries are recalled due to potential contamination with Hepatitis A virus.

Which lots are affected?

Lot Code: 255811 BEST BY Sep/11/2020

Where was it sold?

California, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.

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.

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1 other product · FDA event 82103

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Frozen IQF Red Raspberries recalled by Willamette Valley Pie Company.

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