The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A virus infections linked to frozen organic strawberries imported by a common supplier from certain farms located in Baja California, Mexico. The frozen organic strawberries were sold to a variety of retailers under multiple brand labels.
Based on epidemiological data collected by CDC, 5/5 (100%) people who provided information about what they ate before becoming ill reported eating frozen organic strawberries. FDA’s traceback investigation identified a common supplier of the frozen organic strawberries. 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 Baja California, Mexico, and sold at various retailers.
Recalled Products
ICalifornia Splendor, Inc. of San Diego, California, has voluntarily recalled certain lots of 4-lb. bags of Kirkland Signature Frozen Organic Whole Strawberries that were sold at Costco stores in Los Angeles and Hawaii, and at two San Diego business centers.
Stores Involved Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood, and PCC Community Markets in certain states and to Trader Joe’s nationwide.
Subject to recall Organic Strawberries 24 oz. UPC code: 4099100256222 In following States Best Date 6/14/2024. States involving AZ, AR, CA, IL, IA, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, SD, WI.
Vitiate choice UPC Code 834297005024 5/20/2024 WA
Kirkland Signature Organic Strawberries 4 lbs. 96619140404 10/8/2024 AK, ID, MT, OR, UT, WA
Made With Organic Strawberries 10 oz. UPC code 814343021390 11/20/2024 IL, MD
Made With Organic Strawberries 10 oz. UPC code 814343021390 11/20/2024 IL, MD
PCC Community Markets Organic Strawberries 32 oz. 22827109469 UPC code 29/10/2024 WA
Trader Joe’s Organic Tropical Fruit Blend 16 oz. 06/07/24 UPC codes 04/25/24 05/12/24 05/23/24 05/30/24 Nationwide.
Hepatitis A
People have be getting Hepatitis A from the berries a infectious illness a highly contagious liver infection. Hepatitis A is preventable by vaccine. It spreads from contaminated food or water, or contact with someone who is infected. Symptoms include fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and low-grade fever. No specific treatment exists for hepatitis A. Your body will clear the hepatitis A virus on its own. In most cases of hepatitis A, the liver heals within six months with no lasting damage.
It’s preventable by vaccine,
Treatable by a medical professional Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging always required Spreads through contaminated food or water
Short-term: resolves within days to weeks.
Critical: needs emergency care.
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