Multiple Stores Recall Frozen Strawberries Due to Hepatitis A Outbreak

The FDA has announced a recall of certain brands of frozen organic strawberries sold nationwide at retailers including Trader Joe's and Costco, due to a possible link to a hepatitis A outbreak. Five people have been sickened with confirmed or probable cases, including two hospitalized, in the outbreak. California Splendor and Scenic Fruit have voluntarily recalled certain lots of frozen strawberries, and have ceased production and distribution of the affected products amid the investigation into the outbreak. Individuals who consumed the recalled frozen organic strawberries in the past two weeks who have not been vaccinated against hepatitis A or believe they have symptoms of a hepatitis A virus infection should contact a healthcare professional, the FDA said.