CLASS II ONGOING Food recall · Reported 17 Jul 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Great Value Blackberries recalled by Riverside Foods

Riverside Foods is recalling Great Value Blackberries, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 31 May 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN CHILE BEST IF USED BY 03/07/2021 AP1640; BEST IF USED BY 04/08/2021 AP1655; BEST IF USED BY 01/25/2021 AP1555

Quantity recalled2,565 cases

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-1547-2019
FDA event ID: 83016
Recalling firm: Riverside Foods, Eagle, ID
Brand: Great
Classification: Class II
Status: Ongoing
Recall initiated: 31 May 2019
FDA classified: 10 Jul 2019
Reported: 17 Jul 2019
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Norovirus
Product category: Ready Meals

Timeline

31 May 2019	Recall initiated by company
10 Jul 2019	Classified by FDA	+40 days
17 Jul 2019	Published 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 firm was informed by their customer that a random sample tested by the FDA test positive for norovirus.

Product as listed by the FDA

Great Value Blackberries NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 454g bags DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716 KEEP FROZEN UPC 0 78742 43101 7

Where it was distributed

Distribution went to Wal-Mart and Save-A-Lot grocery stores in FL, GA, SC, NC, NY, TN, TX & WI.

Florida Georgia North Carolina New York South Carolina Tennessee Texas Wisconsin

Stores named: Walmart

Questions about this recall

Is Great Value Blackberries recalled?

Yes. Riverside Foods recalled Great Value Blackberries on 31 May 2019. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number F-1547-2019.

Why was it recalled?

The firm was informed by their customer that a random sample tested by the FDA test positive for norovirus.

Which lots are affected?

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN CHILE BEST IF USED BY 03/07/2021 AP1640; BEST IF USED BY 04/08/2021 AP1655; BEST IF USED BY 01/25/2021 AP1555

Where was it sold?

Distribution went to Wal-Mart and Save-A-Lot grocery stores in FL, GA, SC, NC, NY, TN, TX & WI.

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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