UPDATE - 22 January 2016
Following sampling and testing of berries as well as information about the outbreak period, the following batches of berries are excluded from the recall and have been released for sale:
- Fruzio Mixed Berry 1kg and 500g products with expiry or Use By dates after 8 October 2018 and products with a Use By date of 7 May 2018
- Fruzio IQF Strawberry 1 kg bag products with expiry or Use By dates after 8 September 2018 and products with a Use By date of 21 November 2017
- Fruzio IQF Blackberry 1 kg bag products with expiry or Use By dates up after 8 September 2018
- Fruzio IQF 3 Mixed Berry 1 kg bag products with expiry or Best Before dates after 17 November 2018 and products with an expiry date of 21 November 2017
Affected Fruzio frozen berry products – top row (from left): Fruzio Blackberries and Fruzio 3 Berry Mix (both 1kg).
Bottom row: Fruzio Strawberries (1kg), Fruzio Mixed Berries (1kg) and Fruzio Mixed Berries (500g).
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Product identification | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Frozen blackberries, strawberries and mixed berries (strawberries and blackberries) and 3 berry mix (blackberries, strawberries and blueberries) |
| Name of product |
Fruzio Mixed Berry – strawberries and blackberries (500g and 1kg) |
| Date marking |
See below |
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Package size, description and date marking |
Plastic packets, sold frozen
|
| Distribution | Sold in Pak'nSave, New World, Four Square and Gilmours stores throughout New Zealand |
| Notes |
This recall does not affect any other Fruzio products |
Consumer advice
There have been no further reports of illness, but anyone concerned about their health should seek medical advice.
Customers should either dispose of the product responsibly or return to their retailer for a full refund.
Who to contact
Return the product to your retailer for a full refund.
