2023-06-15 04:08:49
In February, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to investigate outbreaks of Hepatitis A virus infections related to the consumption of frozen strawberries grown in Mexico. You have recently identified additional companies that may have received potentially contaminated products.
According to FDA data, 9 cases have been registered, including 3 hospitalizations. The states of the USA that have presented cases are: Washington, with 6, California, with 2, Oregon with 1.
Alert for hepatitis A outbreak due to consumption of frozen strawberries: brands withdrawn from the market
The contaminated products, distributed throughout the country in stores such as Walmart, Costco y HEB, have been voluntarily removed by several companies:
Willamette Valley Fruit recalled the following products:
- Great Value Mixed Fruit de 4 libras, Great Value Sliced Strawberries de 4 libras, Great Value Antioxidant Fruit Blend de 2 libras, vendidas en Walmart
- Rader Farms Organic Fresh Start Smoothie Blend, 48 oz., sold at Costco
- Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio 3lbs, Sold at HEB
Wawona Frozen Foods recalled the following products:
- Wawona brand Organic DayBreak Blend de 4 libras
California Splendor withdrawal:
- Kirkland Signature Frozen Organic Whole Strawberries 4lb Bag
Scenic Fruit withdrew brands such as:
- Simply Nature, Vital Choice, Kirkland Signature, Made With, fresas orgánicas congeladas de PCC Community Markets y Trader Joe’s Organic Tropical Fruit Blend.
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Alert for hepatitis A outbreak due to consumption of frozen strawberries: affected states
The 4-pound Great Value Mixed Fruit, 4-pound Great Value Sliced Strawberries, 2-pound Great Value Antioxidant Fruit Blend were sold at Walmart stores of:
- Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Ohio , Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Wyoming.
Rader Farms Organic Fresh Start Smoothie Blend products were sold in Costco stores in Colorado, Texas, California and Arizona. On the other hand, Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio products were sold in HEB stores in Texas.
In addition, Wawona Frozen Foods distributed recalled packets of Organic DayBreak Blend to Costco Wholesale stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah and Washington. Meanwhile, California Splendor supplied recalled products to Costco stores in Los Angeles and Hawaii, and two malls in San Diego.
Scenic Fruit also supplied recalled produce to Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood and PCC Community Markets in select states, and Trader Joe’s nationwide.
FDA recommendations for the Hepatitis A outbreak and the consumption of frozen strawberries
Consumers, restaurants and retailers should not sell, serve or eat recalled frozen strawberries. These recalled products must be discarded. Consumers should check their freezers for recalled frozen strawberries to throw away.
If consumers purchased the recalled strawberries and ate them in the past two weeks, and have not been vaccinated against hepatitis A, they should Consult your health professional immediately.
Consumers must contact your health care provider if they think you may have symptoms of a hepatitis A virus infection after eating the recalled strawberries or if they believe you have eaten these strawberries in the last two weeks.
Hepatitis A symptoms
Illness usually occurs within 15 to 50 days after eating or drinking contaminated food or water. Symptoms of hepatitis A virus infection include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine, and pale stools.
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