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Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Frozen Strawberries Sold at Costco, Trader Joe's and Other Stores

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has linked five hepatitis A outbreaks in Washington state to frozen organic strawberries. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled Scenic Fruit and California Splendor organic strawberries. The recalled strawberries were supplied to Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood, and PCC Community Markets in specific states, and to Trader Joe’s nationwide. Hepatitis A illnesses linked to these strawberries started in Washington around November 24, 2022, to December 27, 2022. Two people have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported.

via KIRO Seattle|

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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.

via ABC News|

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Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Frozen Fruit Sold at Major Retailers

The FDA and CDC are investigating an outbreak of Hepatitis A linked to frozen organic strawberries sold at Costco and Trader Joe's. The strawberries were imported from Mexico in 2022 and sold under multiple brand labels. The supplier of the strawberries has farms in Baja California, and the strain of hepatitis A is genetically identical to the one that caused an outbreak in May 2022. California Splendor and Scenic Fruit Company have voluntarily recalled their products. Symptoms of hepatitis A include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and jaundice.

via San Francisco Chronicle|

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food-safety3 years ago•2 min saved

Organic Frozen Fruit Recalled Over Health Concerns

Scenic Fruit Company is recalling frozen organic strawberries and frozen organic tropical fruit blend due to a possible Hepatitis A contamination. The products were sold to various retailers including Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood, PCC Community Markets, and Trader Joe's. Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that can result from exposure to contaminated food and can cause serious illness.

via FDA.gov|

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