The United States and Canada have reported an outbreak of hepatitis A, possibly linked to frozen strawberries sold under the brand name FreshKampo and HEB specifically between March 5 and April 25, 2022. The contaminated organic strawberries were distributed all over U.S. and Canada.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the CDC, The Public Health Agency of Canada, and several other agencies are currently investigating this outbreak of Hepatitis A.
According to CBC News, 17 cases of hepatitis A have been reported in California, Minnesota, and North Dakota as well as 10 cases in Canada. The infection has put 12 people in the hospital so far.
The FDA warned in a statement that People who purchased strawberries between March 5 and April 25 and froze them for later consumption, should dispose of them immediately or return these products to the place of purchase.
Hepatitis A is a contagious liver virus that results from infection with the hepatitis A virus (HAV). It can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months. Hepatitis A is usually spread from contact with objects, food, or drinks contaminated by the feces of an infected person. Symptoms include fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice, abnormal liver tests, dark urine, and pale stool as explained by the FDA.
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