Frozen Raspberries Recalled In RI Due To Hepatitis A Contamination

RHODE ISLAND — More than 1,000 cases of frozen raspberries were recalled, including cases sold in Rhode Island, die to them potentially being contaminated with Hepatitis A.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Exportadora Copra mar recalled its James Farm frozen raspberries, which were sold at Restaurant Depot/Jetro locations in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.

The recall came after FDA testing revealed the presence of Hepatitis A in raspberries with the UPC 76069501010 and Lot Code 22-165. The following product is included in the recall:

• 1260 cases of James Farms Frozen Raspberries: 2/5 lb. bags per 10 lb carton
• "Best if used by" date of June 14th, 2024
• "Product of Chile.

No illnesses have yet been confirmed, officials added.

Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver diver disease that typically spread when someone unknowingly ingests food or drinks contaminated by small, undetected amounts of contaminated feces from the infected person. This is sometimes seen in the food industry and is one reason that proper hygiene — specifically, hand-washing — is of vital importance.

"Transmission is predominantly by direct person-to-person contact, related to crowding and poor hygiene," according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Illness occurs between 15 and 50 days after exposure and symptoms typically include fatigue, jaundice, dark urine, and pale stool.