CLASS II Food recall · Reported 15 Apr 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report

Private Selection Frozen Blackberries recalled by The Kroger

The Kroger is recalling Private Selection Frozen Blackberries, distributed in 31 states. The recall was initiated on 19 Mar 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesBEST BY: 04/15/21, 05/26/21, 05/27/21, 06/02/21, 06/03/21, 06/05/21, and 07/16/21

Quantity recalled1,789 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-0885-2020
FDA event ID: 85276
Recalling firm: The Kroger, Cincinnati, OH
Brand: Private Selection
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 19 Mar 2020
FDA classified: 3 Apr 2020
Reported: 15 Apr 2020
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Norovirus
Product category: Raspberries

Timeline

19 Mar 2020	Recall initiated by company
3 Apr 2020	Classified by FDA	+15 days
15 Apr 2020	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

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

Reason for recall

Potential norovirus contamination.

Product as listed by the FDA

PRIVATE SELECTION FROZEN BLACKBERRIES in 16 oz. bags, 10 bags per case. UPC: 0001111087809 UPC: 0001111087808

Where it was distributed

Product was distributed to the following states: following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, MT, NE, NM, NV, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, & WY.

Alaska Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Michigan Missouri Mississippi Montana Nebraska New Mexico Nevada

Stores named: Kroger

Questions about this recall

Is Private Selection Frozen Blackberries recalled?

Yes. The Kroger recalled Private Selection Frozen Blackberries on 19 Mar 2020. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0885-2020.

Why was it recalled?

Potential norovirus contamination.

Which lots are affected?

BEST BY: 04/15/21, 05/26/21, 05/27/21, 06/02/21, 06/03/21, 06/05/21, and 07/16/21

Where was it sold?

Product was distributed to the following states: following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, MT, NE, NM, NV, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, & WY.

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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