The fresh organic strawberries that caused the hepatitis outbreak were imported from Baja, California, in Northern Mexico. They were branded as FreshKampo and HEB by their supplier. The strawberries were purchased between March 5, 2022, and April 15, 2022. The CFIA is also investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A in Canada due to imported strawberries branded Freshkampo. The strawberries cause 18 illnesses and 13 hospitalizations in the US. States with Cases: CA (16), MN (1), ND (1). These imported fresh organic strawberries are past their shelf life and are not available for purchase in stores. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-hepatitis-virus-strawberries-may-2022?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Summary report of the investigation of Hepatitis A in fresh organic strawberries (May 2022)
Outbreak Investigation of Hepatitis A Virus: Strawberries (May 2022)
Do not eat, serve, or sell imported FreshKampo or HEB brand organic strawberries purchased between 3/5/2022 – 4/15/2022. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
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