FreshKampo and HEB strawberries led to an outbreak of hepatitis A in the US and Canada - here’s what you need to know about this recall.
The FDA explains that epidemiologic and traceback showed that FreshKampo and HEB strawberries are a likely cause of the hepatitis A outbreak. So far, the FDA has registered 17 cases of illness in the US in three states California , Minnesota , and North Dakota . Illness onset dates range from March 28th to April 30th, 2022. Ten cases appeared in Canada,Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus.
People who bought the FreshKampo or HEB strawberries between March 5th, 2022 and April 25th, 2022 and ate them should consult a doctor immediately if they haven’t received the hepatitis A vaccine. Post-exposure prophylaxis is recommended for unvaccinated people who have been exposed to the virus in the last two weeks, as it can prevent infection if administered within 14 days.
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