2023-06-14 15:14:25
More brands of frozen strawberries sold in stores in states across the country, including Illinois, have been recalled due to concerns regarding hepatitis A, the US Food and Drug Administration said in an update Tuesday.
According to the FDA update, Great Value Sliced Strawberries, Great Value Mixed Fruit and Great Value Antioxidant Blend products that were distributed to Walmart in 32 states, including Illinois, have been voluntarily recalled. The full list of affected states can be found here.
Also added to the recall, which was initially announced in February, were Rader Farms Organic Fresh Start Smoothie Blend products, delivered to Costco Wholesale stores in Colorado, Texas, California and Arizona.
Previously recalled products sold in Illinois include Simple Nature organic strawberries and Made With organic strawberries sold in some grocery stores in the state, as well as organic tropical fruit mix sold in Trader Joe’s stores nationwide. .
No illnesses or cases have been reported in Illinois, the FDA states. You can find more information regarding the recalled products here.
Illness occurs 15 to 50 days following exposure and includes fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice, abnormal liver tests, dark urine, and pale stools. Vaccination can prevent disease, if given within two weeks of exposure.
Anyone who has consumed the affected product should consult their medical provider to determine if vaccination is the best option. Additionally, anyone with symptoms should contact healthcare providers or the local health department immediately, according to the FDA’s website.
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