The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall for Alasko brand frozen whole raspberries across seven provinces including New Brunswick. Officials linked these berries to a norovirus outbreak and reported several illnesses. According to CBC News, the agency urges you to throw out these products immediately.

Check Your Freezer for Recalled Products

The recall affects specific Alasko frozen raspberry packages sold to the public, hotels, and restaurants in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Ontario, and Manitoba.

Look for the following items in your freezer:

• One kilogram bags of Alasko whole frozen raspberries with the UPC code 6 95058 00205 4.
• Five kilogram bags of Alasko IQF whole raspberries with the UPC code 1 069505 800205 1.

Both recalled products share a best before date of November 10 2027. They also display the code PO 138602 and LOT SY25314.

Do not consume, serve, or sell these berries. You must throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them.

Understand Norovirus Symptoms

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes severe stomach illness. Symptoms start as soon as 12 hours after you consume contaminated food.

The primary symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach cramps. You will also experience low grade fever, headaches, chills, muscle aches, and fatigue.

Most people recover within two to three days without long term health effects. However, vomiting and diarrhea cause severe dehydration. You need to drink plenty of liquids to replace lost body fluids. Severe cases require hospitalization to receive intravenous fluids.

Contact your health care provider if you believe you became sick from eating these recalled raspberries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What products are included in the Alasko recall?

The recall includes one kilogram and five kilogram bags of Alasko brand frozen whole raspberries with a best before date of November 10 2027.

Where were the recalled raspberries sold?

Retailers distributed the berries in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Ontario, and Manitoba.

What should I do if I have the recalled raspberries?

Throw the berries in the garbage immediately or return them to the store where you purchased them. Do not eat them.

What are the symptoms of norovirus?

Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps, fever, and fatigue. These symptoms appear within 12 hours of exposure.