Ten people in Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii have contracted Hepatitis A linked to the consumption of frozen strawberries. Epidemiologic and traceback evidence indicate that frozen organic strawberries, imported fresh from certain farms located in Baja California, Mexico in 2022, are the source of this outbreak. The hepatitis A virus strain causing illnesses in this outbreak
10 in Washington, California, Oregon and Hawaii linked to Hepatitis A tainted Strawberries
CDC, state public health and regulatory officials, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to frozen organic strawberries imported from certain farms located in Baja California, Mexico, by a common supplier. Frozen organic strawberries may be sold to a variety of retailers under multiple brand labels. Traceback
Nine in Washington, Oregon and California with Hepatitis A linked to Strawberries
As of June 12, 2023, a total of 9 outbreak-associated cases of hepatitis A have been reported from 3 states – Washington, Oregon and California.
Illnesses started on dates ranging from November 24, 2022, to April 12, 2023. Ill people range in age from 38 to 64 years, with a median age of 56 years.
Costco recalls more frozen Strawberries due to hepatitis A
Wawona Frozen Foods, in cooperation with the FDA, is voluntarily recalling select lot codes of this product because the frozen organic strawberries in the Daybreak Blend may have the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A. Although Hepatitis A has not been detected in this product and there are no illnesses associated with the product
Marler Clark retained again in Strawberries Hepatitis A Outbreak
CDC, state public health and regulatory officials, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to frozen organic strawberries imported from certain farms located in Baja California, Mexico, by a common supplier. Frozen organic strawberries may be sold to a variety of retailers under multiple brand labels. Traceback
California, Oregon and Washington now report Hepatitis A cases linked to frozen strawberries from Mexico
Marler Clark filed first lawsuit on behalf of Washington victim.
Total Illnesses: 9
Hospitalizations: 3
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: April 12, 2023
States with Cases: WA (6), CA (2), OR (1)
Product Distribution: Nationwide
CDC, state public health and regulatory officials, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis
Blackberries recalled due to Hepatitis A
Patagonia Food LLC, of San Luis Obispo, CA, is recalling certain frozen blackberries because of possible hepatitis A contamination.
According to the company recall posted by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on March 17 and is ongoing. There is concern that consumers may have the frozen fruit in their home
Costco, Trader Joe’s, Aldi, KeHe, Vital Choice Seafood ad PCC recall organic strawberries from Mexico after eight with Hepatitis A
CDC, state public health and regulatory officials, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to frozen organic strawberries imported from certain farms located in Baja California, Mexico, by a common supplier. Frozen organic strawberries may be sold to a variety of retailers under multiple brand labels. Traceback
Los Angeles finds Hepatitis A case linked to frozen strawberries
The Los Angeles County of Department of Public Health recently identified a case of hepatitis A virus infection linked to a multistate outbreak. An ongoing investigation by FDA, CDC, and state and local health departments, including the California Department of Public Health, has linked the outbreak to frozen organic strawberries imported by a common
Hepatitis A Outbreak linked to Strawberries grows to 7 in 2 States
Strawberries used by this supplier were imported from certain farms located in Baja California, Mexico, in 2022. Additionally, the strain of hepatitis A virus causing illnesses this year is genetically identical to the strain that caused the outbreak of hepatitis A virus infections in 2022, which was linked to fresh organic strawberries imported from