The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1313-2022·Announced 2022-06-22

Thistle Watermelon Berry Juice Recalled for Potential Hepatitis A Contamination

Thistle Health Inc is recalling Thistle Watermelon Berry Cold-Pressed Organic Juice (32 fl oz) due to potential Hepatitis A contamination in the strawberry ingredient. The recall affects 965 bottles distributed in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall for Hepatitis A, a high-risk pathogen. No illnesses, hospitalizations, or deaths have been reported. The contamination is identified as potential rather than confirmed, making this a precautionary recall with theoretical hazard.

Plain-English summary

Thistle Health Inc is recalling Thistle Watermelon Berry Cold-Pressed Organic Juice (32 fl oz bottles). The recall affects approximately 965 bottles with lot 76, code date 6/12/22.

The recall was initiated because the juice was manufactured using organic strawberries that may have been contaminated with Hepatitis A. Hepatitis A is a viral pathogen that can cause serious illness. The affected products were distributed to California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those who have consumed the product and have questions or concerns about their health should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Thistle Watermelon Berry Cold-Pressed Organic Juice watermelon strawberry lime chia 32 FL OZ (355 mL) Keep Refrigerated Distributed By: Thistle Health, Inc., Vacaville, CA 95688
Manufacturer
THISTLE HEALTH INC
Hazard
  • hepatitis-a

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot 76 Code Date 6/12/22

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • CA
  • NV
  • OR
  • WA