USA – CDC Update – Multistate Outbreak of Hepatitis A Virus Infections Linked to Frozen Organic Strawberries

Posted on April 26, 2023 | Leave a comment

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  • Reported cases: 8
  • States: 2
  • Hospitalizations: 2
  • Deaths: 0
  • As of April 21, 2023, there are:
    • 8 outbreak-associated cases of hepatitis A reported from 2 states (California and Washington).
    • Illnesses started on dates ranging from November 24, 2022, to April 12, 2023.
    • 2 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
  • Epidemiologic and traceback evidence indicate that frozen organic strawberries are the likely source of this outbreak.
    • In interviews, 8/8 (100%) people reported eating frozen organic strawberries.
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