The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and health officials in several states are investigating a multistate hepatitis A outbreak potentially linked to imported frozen clams: La Serranita-brand concha negra (black shell) shell meat from Ecuador, sold in 16-ounce packages and typically eaten raw or marinated in ceviche. As
As of September 17, CDC counts 37 people with hepatitis A in four states linked to imported frozen blood clams, 30 of them hospitalized, none dead, with illness onsets running from July 30, 2025 to June 23, 2026. FDA’s safety alert for the same clams — the page a restaurant, an inspector or a home
Imported fresh-frozen blood clams, also known as concha negra, linked to disease outbreak
Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) Commissioner Manisha Juthani, M.D. today issued the following statement urging Connecticut residents to be aware of a hepatitis A outbreak investigation in New York state linked to contaminated shellfish, and to take common-sense precautions when consuming
Though having slowed in recent months, several recent widespread hepatitis A outbreaks have affected states across the country, including long-term outbreaks in California and Michigan, and more recently Utah, Colorado and Kentucky. These cases have occurred primarily among persons who are experiencing homelessness, persons who use injection and non-injection drugs, and their close direct contacts.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a report of hepatitis A virus infection in an employee of Tam O’Shanter Restaurant at 2980 Los Feliz Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles. No additional cases have been identified, and the investigation is ongoing.
Possible Exposures and Vaccine to Reduce Risk
Because the
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health declared a communitywide outbreak of hepatitis A virus infections in Los Angeles residents in May 2025. The infection is caused by the hepatitis A virus, which is found in the stool of those who are infected. HAV is contagious through the fecal-oral route and spreads through close
Following a recall initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, a division of Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc., Albertsons Companies has voluntarily recalled five store-made deli items, supplied by Fresh Creative Foods, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was initiated because these products contain a recalled bowtie pasta ingredient manufactured by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville
Exposure to the hepatitis A virus (HAV) can lead to an acute liver infection that is typically mild and self-resolving. The symptoms and duration of illness can vary widely, with many individuals showing no symptoms at all. The most commonly associated symptoms of HAV infection include fever and jaundice.
Throughout history, hepatitis infections have
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a ready-to-eat (RTE) turkey wrap product due to concerns that the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. A recall was not requested because the affected product is no longer available for purchase.
The RTE turkey