October 8, 2019 — Cornerstone Premium Foods of Syracuse, New York, has issued a recall for frozen blackberries due to a risk of Norovirus contamination.
The recall was issued after a product tested positive for Norovirus. No illnesses have been reported to date.
The product has been removed from store shelves. It was distributed to stores in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maine, Florida, Alabama, Wisconsin, Connecticut and West Virginia.
The frozen blackberries were distributed between April 2, 2019 and August 7, 2019.
The product was sold in 15-ounce bags with Lot Number GC 1 1092 9, Expiration Date April 2021, and UPC Code 8 55104 00765 9.
Norovirus is a highly-contagious virus that can cause severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms. Some people also experience a low-grade fever, chills, headache, muscle aches and fatigue.
The symptoms usually end within 48 hours for healthy adults. However, the elderly, young children and immunocompromised people may develop prolonged symptoms, or a more severe illness.
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