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FDA Food recall · Reported October 23, 2019

Frozen blackberries, packaged in 16 ounce (454 gram) plastic bags (12 bags per master case). Plastic bags labeled with: PREMIUM QUALITY, KEEP FROZEN, NON-GMO, CORNERSTONE PREMIUM FOODS, Blackberries, GREAT FOR SMOOTHIES, NET WEIGHT 16 OZ. (454g), INGREDIENTS: BLACKBERRIES, GC 1 092 9, PROD. CODE 16924, PROD. OF CHILE, BEST BY 04/2021, UPC 8 55104 00765 9, DISTRIBUTED BY: Cornerstone Premium Foods, Syracuse, NY 13209. Master cases labeled with: 12/1LB BLACKBERRIES, GC 1 092 9, GRADE A, PRO

Product is contaminated with norovirus.

Recall #
F-0060-2020
Affected scope
299 cases (each packed 12 bags x 1 lb)
Initiated
October 3, 2019
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G&c Food Distributors, Inc. recalled Frozen blackberries, packaged in 16 ounce (454 gram) plastic bags (12 bags per master cas… - a moderate-severity action.

Frozen blackberries, packaged in 16 ounce (454 gram) plastic bags (12 bags per master cas… was recalled by G&c Food Distributors, Inc. in October 23, 2019. Reason: Product is contaminated with norovirus.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0060-2020 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

G&c Food Distributors, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Product is contaminated with norovirus..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
October 23, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0060-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0060-2020) was formally reported on October 23, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 3, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. G&c Food Distributors, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Syracuse, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as 299 cases (each packed 12 bags x 1 lb).

The documented reason for this recall is: Product is contaminated with norovirus. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Retailer and Distributors in 9 states (AL, CT, FL, MA, ME, NY, PA, WI, and WV) and 1 foreign country (Belize).. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

299 cases (each packed 12 bags x 1 lb)

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

Frozen blackberries, packaged in 16 ounce (454 gram) plastic bags (12 bags per master case). Plastic bags labeled with: PREMIUM QUALITY, KEEP FROZEN, NON-GMO, CORNERSTONE PREMIUM FOODS, Blackberries, GREAT FOR SMOOTHIES, NET WEIGHT 16 OZ. (454g), INGREDIENTS: BLACKBERRIES, GC 1 092 9, PROD. CODE 16924, PROD. OF CHILE, BEST BY 04/2021, UPC 8 55104 00765 9, DISTRIBUTED BY: Cornerstone Premium Foods, Syracuse, NY 13209. Master cases labeled with: 12/1LB BLACKBERRIES, GC 1 092 9, GRADE A, PRODUCT OF CHILE, PRODUCT CODE 16924, BEST BY 04/2021, DISTRIBUTED BY CORNERSTONE PREMIUM FOODS SYRACUSE NY.

Reason for recall

Product is contaminated with norovirus.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0060-2020
Date reported October 23, 2019
Date initiated October 3, 2019
Recalling firm G&c Food Distributors, Inc.
Firm location Syracuse, NY
Affected scope 299 cases (each packed 12 bags x 1 lb)
Distribution Retailer and Distributors in 9 states (AL, CT, FL, MA, ME, NY, PA, WI, and WV) and 1 foreign country (Belize).

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (F-0060-2020) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status with FDA Food before acting, recall details can be updated.
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Frozen blackberries, packaged in 16 ounce (454 gram) plastic bags (12 bags per master case). Plastic bags labeled with: PREMIUM QUALITY, KEEP FROZEN, NON-GMO, CORNERSTONE PREMIUM FOODS, Blackberries, GREAT FOR SMOOTHIES, NET WEIGHT 16 OZ. (454g), INGREDIENTS: BLACKBERRIES, GC 1 092 9, PROD. CODE 16924, PROD. OF CHILE, BEST BY 04/2021, UPC 8 55104 00765 9, DISTRIBUTED BY: Cornerstone Premium Foods, Syracuse, NY 13209. Master cases labeled with: 12/1LB BLACKBERRIES, GC 1 092 9, GRADE A, PRODUCT OF CHILE, PRODUCT CODE 16924, BEST BY 04/2021, DISTRIBUTED BY CORNERSTONE PREMIUM FOODS SYRACUSE NY.. Recalled by G&c Food Distributors, Inc.. Units affected: 299 cases (each packed 12 bags x 1 lb).
Why was this product recalled?
Product is contaminated with norovirus.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on October 23, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0060-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Retailer and Distributors in 9 states (AL, CT, FL, MA, ME, NY, PA, WI, and WV) and 1 foreign country (Belize)..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0060-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported October 23, 2019. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.