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Outbreak Investigation of Hepatitis A Virus Infections: Frozen Strawberries (February 2023)
US Food and Drug Administration

Outbreak Investigation of Hepatitis A Virus Infections: Frozen Strawberries (February 2023)

foodpoisoningnewsBy foodpoisoningnewsMarch 17, 2023Updated:March 17, 2023No Comments5 Mins Read
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Sample Kirkland Product from the Outbreak Investigation of Hepatitis A Virus Infections Related to Frozen Strawberries (February 2023)

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Product

California Splendor Recall: Kirkland Signature 4-lb. bag Frozen Organic Whole Strawberries in certain states with specific lot codes.

Scenic Fruit Recall: frozen organic strawberries with the following brand names and Best By Dates distributed to specific states:

  • Simply Nature, Organic Strawberries, Best By 06/14/2024
  • Vital Choice, Organic Strawberries, BEST BY 05/20/2024
  • Kirkland Signature, Organic Strawberries, Best If Used By 10/08/2024
  • Made With, Organic Strawberries, Best Before 11/20/2024
  • PCC Community Markets, Organic Strawberries, Best By 29/10/2024
  • Trader Joe’s, Organic Tropical Fruit Blend with the following Best By dates: 04/25/24; 05/12/24; 05/23/24; 05/30/24; 06/07/24

Stores Affected

California Splendor supplied recalled product to Costco stores in Los Angeles and Hawaii, and to two San Diego business centers. Scenic Fruit supplied recalled product to Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood, and PCC Community Markets in specific states, and to Trader Joe’s nationwide.

This is not an exhaustive list of products or stores. FDA is continuing to work with the firms to identify potential additional product information.

Symptoms of Hepatitis A

Illness usually occurs within 15 to 50 days after eating or drinking contaminated food or water. Symptoms of hepatitis A virus infection include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine, and pale stool. In some instances, particularly in children under the age of six, hepatitis A infection may be asymptomatic.

Status

Ongoing

Recommendation

  • Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not sell, serve, or eat recalled frozen strawberries. These recalled products should be returned or thrown away.
  • If consumers purchased the recalled frozen organic strawberries and ate those berries in the last two weeks, and have not been vaccinated against hepatitis A, they should immediately consult with their healthcare professional to determine whether post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is needed. PEP is recommended for unvaccinated people who have been exposed to hepatitis A virus in the last two weeks because vaccination can prevent a hepatitis A virus infection if given within 14 days of exposure. Those with evidence of previous hepatitis A vaccination or previous hepatitis A virus infection do not require PEP.
  • Contact your healthcare provider if you think you may have symptoms of a hepatitis A virus infection after eating these frozen organic strawberries, or if you believe that you have eaten these strawberries in the last two weeks.

Product Images 

Sample Product Images from the Outbreak Investigation of Hepatitis A Virus Infections Related to Frozen Strawberries (February 2023)

Current Update

March 17, 2023

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A virus infections linked to frozen organic strawberries imported by a common supplier from certain farms located in Baja California, Mexico. The frozen organic strawberries were sold to a variety of retailers under multiple brand labels.

Based on epidemiological data collected by CDC, 5/5 (100%) people who provided information about what they ate before becoming ill reported eating frozen organic strawberries. FDA’s traceback investigation identified a common supplier of the frozen organic strawberries. Strawberries used by this supplier were imported from certain farms located in Baja California, Mexico, in 2022. Additionally, the strain of hepatitis A virus causing illnesses this year is genetically identical to the strain that caused the outbreak of hepatitis A virus infections in 2022, which was linked to fresh organic strawberries imported from Baja California, Mexico, and sold at various retailers.

Recalled Products

In response to this investigation, California Splendor, Inc. of San Diego, California, has voluntarily recalled certain lots of 4-lb. bags of Kirkland Signature Frozen Organic Whole Strawberries that were sold at Costco stores in Los Angeles and Hawaii, and at two San Diego business centers.

The lots of Kirkland Signature Frozen Organic Whole Strawberries subject to this recall include:

Brand Name 

Product Name 

Net Wt.  

Lot Codes 

Distribution 

Kirkland Signature 

Frozen Organic Whole Strawberries 

4-lb. 

140962-08 

142222-23 

142792-54 

142862-57 

142912-59 

142162-20 

142202-21 

142782-53 

142852-56 

142902-58 

142212-22 

142232-24 

142842-55 

CA (Los Angeles and San Diego), HI 

In response to this investigation, Scenic Fruit Company of Gresham, Oregon, has voluntarily recalled frozen organic strawberries, sold to Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood, and PCC Community Markets in certain states and to Trader Joe’s nationwide.

Products subject to this recall include:

Brand Name 

Product Name 

Net Wt.  

UPC 

Best By Dates 

Distribution 

Simply Nature 

Organic Strawberries 

24 oz. 

4099100256222 

 6/14/2024  

 

AZ, AR, CA, IL, IA, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, SD, WI 

Vital Choice 

Organic Strawberries 

16 oz. 

834297005024 

 5/20/2024  

 

WA 

Kirkland Signature 

Organic Strawberries 

4 lbs. 

96619140404 

 10/8/2024  

AK, ID, MT, OR, UT, WI 

Made With 

Organic Strawberries 

10 oz. 

 814343021390

 11/20/2024  

IL, MD 

PCC Community Markets 

Organic Strawberries 

32 oz. 

 22827109469 

 29/10/2024  

WA 

Trader Joe’s 

Organic Tropical Fruit Blend  

16 oz. 

00511919 

 

04/25/24 

05/12/24 

05/23/24 

05/30/24 

06/07/24 

Nationwide 


As this investigation is ongoing, additional products may be included. More information will be provided in this advisory as it becomes available.

Case Counts

Total Illnesses: 5 (including 2 probable cases)
Hospitalizations: 2
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: December 27, 2022
States with Cases: Confirmed WA (3), Probable WA (2)
Product Distribution: Nationwide 

Useful Links

  • What is Hepatitis A?
  • California Splendor Recall
  • Scenic Fruit Recall
  • Food Safety Tips for Consumers & Retailers During an Outbreak
  • Who to Contact
  • CDC Outbreak Page

 


Who to Contact

Consumers who have symptoms should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care.

To report a complaint or adverse event (illness or serious allergic reaction), you can

  • Call an FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator if you wish to speak directly to a person about your problem.
  • Complete an electronic Voluntary MedWatch form online.
  • Complete a paper Voluntary MedWatch form that can be mailed to FDA.

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03/17/2023



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