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FDA Food recall · Reported November 13, 2019

Season's Choice Raspberries (frozen): 12 ounce bags; Product of Chile. Item number: 076163-01 Aldi brand name Season's Choice UPC Code: 0 41498 12419 9; Raley's Fresh Frozen Red Raspberries: 12 ounce bags; Product of Chile; Item number:072930-20 UPC Code: 46567 00754

FDA sampling found Hepatitis A in frozen raspberries.

Recall #
F-0436-2020
Affected scope
158,439 (total)
Initiated
October 30, 2019
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Wawona Frozen Foods Inc. recalled Season's Choice Raspberries (frozen): 12 ounce bags; Product of Chile. Item number: 0… - a critical-severity action.

Season's Choice Raspberries (frozen): 12 ounce bags; Product of Chile. Item number: 0… was recalled by Wawona Frozen Foods Inc. in November 13, 2019. Reason: FDA sampling found Hepatitis A in frozen raspberries.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0436-2020 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Wawona Frozen Foods Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-FDA sampling found Hepatitis A in frozen raspberries..

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
November 13, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0436-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0436-2020) was formally reported on November 13, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 30, 2019. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Wawona Frozen Foods Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Clovis, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 158,439 (total).

The documented reason for this recall is: FDA sampling found Hepatitis A in frozen raspberries. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: CA, GA, IL, PA, IN, OH, TX and one customer in Japan -. 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

Critical

Affected scope

158,439 (total)

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

Season's Choice Raspberries (frozen): 12 ounce bags; Product of Chile. Item number: 076163-01 Aldi brand name Season's Choice UPC Code: 0 41498 12419 9; Raley's Fresh Frozen Red Raspberries: 12 ounce bags; Product of Chile; Item number:072930-20 UPC Code: 46567 00754

Reason for recall

FDA sampling found Hepatitis A in frozen raspberries.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0436-2020
Date reported November 13, 2019
Date initiated October 30, 2019
Recalling firm Wawona Frozen Foods Inc.
Firm location Clovis, CA
Affected scope 158,439 (total)
Distribution CA, GA, IL, PA, IN, OH, TX and one customer in Japan -

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.

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. 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?
Season's Choice Raspberries (frozen): 12 ounce bags; Product of Chile. Item number: 076163-01 Aldi brand name Season's Choice UPC Code: 0 41498 12419 9; Raley's Fresh Frozen Red Raspberries: 12 ounce bags; Product of Chile; Item number:072930-20 UPC Code: 46567 00754. Recalled by Wawona Frozen Foods Inc.. Units affected: 158,439 (total).
Why was this product recalled?
FDA sampling found Hepatitis A in frozen raspberries.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on November 13, 2019. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-0436-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: CA, GA, IL, PA, IN, OH, TX and one customer in Japan -.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0436-2020) 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 November 13, 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.