INDIANA — Strawberries sold at many major stores are being recalled over a Hepatitis A outbreak.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said two recalls were announced Thursday connected to the recall. The recalled strawberries were sold at Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choise Seafood, PCC Community Markets, and Trader Joe’s. The locations vary by brand, but overall impact the entirety of the United States.
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The recall was initiated due to an outbreak of Hepatitis A. However, Hepatitis A has not been detected on any of the recalled products. The companies are recalling them out of an abundance of caution.
People usually get sick from Hepatitis A within 15-30 days of exposure. It is a contagious liver disease that can range from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious illness lasting several months.
Symptoms include fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice, abnormal liver tests, dark urine, and pale stool. The FDA says in rare cases, particularly consumers with a pre-existing severe illness or immune compromised, Hepatitis A infection can progress to liver failure. Anyone with symptoms of Hepatitis A should contact their health care professionals or the local health department immediately.
If someone is exposed to Hepatitis A, vaccination can prevent illness if given within two weeks of the initial exposure. The FDA says anyone who may have consumed the affected product should consult with their health care professional or local health department to determine if a vaccination is appropriate.
