GOKNUR Organic Frozen/IQF Pomegranate Arils recall
Recalled by Purely Pomegranate, Inc · Dana Point, CA, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Purely Pomegranate, Inc. is voluntarily recalling frozen IQF pomegranate arils due to public concerns about the Hepatitis A Virus.
Pathogen: Hepatitis A
A virus spread through contaminated produce and seafood.
The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.
What was recalled
GOKNUR Organic Frozen/IQF Pomegranate Arils. Packed in 10 kg cases. Labeling is bilingual and in English, reads in part:"goknur***Product of Turkey***ORGANIC FROZEN/IQF POMEGRANATE ARILS***Production Date 17.10.2012***Lot No 12-15-13-2-1-O***Net Weight (kg) 10***Crop Year 2012***Expiry Date 17.10.2014***Carton No 8721***".
Quantity: 13,785 cases
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
Lot Code 12-15-13-2-1-O Production Date 17.10.2012 Crop Year 2012 Carton No. 8721
Where it was sold
California Michigan New Jersey Oregon
FDA's distribution note: CA, MI, NJ, and OR.
Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
- Recalling firm
- Purely Pomegranate, Inc
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Jun 27, 2013
- In FDA report of
- Mar 26, 2014
- Terminated
- Mar 24, 2014
- FDA recall number
- F-1673-2014 · event 65580
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search