If you have frozen raspberries tucked away in your freezer, you may want to check the label before using them.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled two Alasko frozen raspberry products because of possible norovirus contamination.
The recall was issued Sept. 15 and covers products distributed in Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.
The affected products include Alasko Whole Raspberries in a 1 kg package, with UPC 6 95058 00205 4, lot SY25314, purchase order 138602 and best-before date 2027-NO-10.
Alasko Whole Raspberries/Credit: CFIA
Also included are Alasko IQF Whole Raspberries sold in 5 kg cases containing five 1 kg packages. Those carry UPC 1 069505 800205 1, lot SY25314, P.O. 138602 and the same best-before date.
The CFIA says the products are being recalled “due to possible norovirus contamination.”
If you have either product, you should not eat, serve, use, sell or distribute it. The agency says recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the place where they were purchased.
Norovirus symptoms can appear within 24 to 48 hours, although they may begin as early as 12 hours after exposure. Symptoms can include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach cramps, along with fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue.
The recall followed findings from a CFIA investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. Reported illnesses have been linked to the products.
The agency is continuing its food safety investigation and says it may recall additional products.