Nationwide Recall Issued for Frozen Strawberries at Major Retailers Following Hepatitis A Outbreak

Nationwide Recall Issued for Frozen Strawberries at Major Retailers Following Hepatitis A Outbreak
A package of recalled strawberries by Scenic Fruit Company. FDA
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A nationwide recall was issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on March 17. The recall affects frozen strawberries that are potentially linked to a Hepatitis A outbreak and have been sold across various retailers.

According to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), a possible link was established after five cases related to an outbreak of Hepatitis A have been reported since March 13. In all cases, the affected individuals reportedly consumed frozen organic strawberries.