CLASS I Food recall · Reported 11 Dec 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Woodstock Frozen Organic Pomegranate Kernels recalled by Scenic Fruit

Scenic Fruit is recalling Woodstock Frozen Organic Pomegranate Kernels are, distributed in 12 states. The recall was initiated on 26 Jun 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesRecalled Lot codes and Best By Dates are: C 0129 (A, B, or C) 035 with a best by date of 02/04/2015. C 0388 (A, B, or C) 087 with a best by date of 03/28/2015. C 0490 (A, B, or C) 109 with a best by date of 04/19/2015. Code is interpreted as: C=Year; Year: 2012=B, 2013=C, 2014=D; 0129=Lot; C=Line number; 035=Julian date ;
Quantity recalled5,091 cases/12 bags/8 oz.

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-0702-2014
FDA event ID
65571
Recalling firm
Scenic Fruit, Gresham, OR
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
26 Jun 2013
FDA classified
3 Dec 2013
Reported
11 Dec 2013
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
Other

Timeline

26 Jun 2013Recall initiated by company
3 Dec 2013Classified by FDA+160 days
11 Dec 2013Published in enforcement report+8 days

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

Reason for recall

Woodstock Frozen Organic Pomegranate Kernels, 8 oz. pouches, are recalled based on epidemiological evidence that they may to be contaminated with hepatitis A.

Product as listed by the FDA

Woodstock Frozen Organic Pomegranate Kernels are sold in 8 oz. (227 gram) re-sealable plastic pouches with the UPC 0 42563 01628 9. The product is labeled in parts: "***WOODSTOCK***ORGANIC POMEGRANATE KERNELS***Juicy Lil' JEWELS***USDA ORGANIC***NET WT. 8 OZ (227g)***KEEP FROZEN***INGREDIENTS: Organic pomegranate kernels***Distributed by Woodstock, 313 Iron Horse Way Providence, RI 02908***".

Where it was distributed

Product was directly distributed to distribution centers in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington.

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Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Woodstock Frozen Organic Pomegranate Kernels, 8 oz. pouches, are recalled based on epidemiological evidence that they may to be contaminated with hepatitis A.

Which lots are affected?

Recalled Lot codes and Best By Dates are: C 0129 (A, B, or C) 035 with a best by date of 02/04/2015. C 0388 (A, B, or C) 087 with a best by date of 03/28/2015. C 0490 (A, B, or C) 109 with a best by date of 04/19/2015. Code is interpreted as: C=Year; Year: 2012=B, 2013=C, 2014=D; 0129=Lot; C=Line number; 035=Julian date ;

Where was it sold?

Product was directly distributed to distribution centers in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, 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 I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

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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