Hepatitis A

INFOSAN incidents up in mid-2023; hepatitis A in the U.S. highlighted

The number of incidents involving a global food safety network increased slightly in the second quarter of this year. The International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) was part of 53

By Joe Whitworth

/ 19 Sep 2023

INFOSAN incidents up in mid-2023; hepatitis A in the U.S. highlighted

Health officials say the hepatitis A outbreak traced to organic strawberries has ended

An outbreak of hepatitis A infections traced to frozen strawberries from Mexico has been declared over. The outbreak began in April, and several products were recalled (see list below). As

By News Desk

/ 16 Sep 2023

Health officials say the hepatitis A outbreak traced to organic strawberries has ended

Health officials warn of hepatitis A exposure at Michigan concert venue

In Michigan, the Oakland County Health Division is reporting a suspected case of hepatitis A associated with the Ivy Lounge at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston. The Health Division

By News Desk

/ 15 Sep 2023

Health officials warn of hepatitis A exposure at Michigan concert venue

Patrons of a Panda Express in Lancaster, CA, urged to get hepatitis A vaccinations

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is working with Panda Express in Lancaster (44411 Valley Central Way Lancaster, CA 93536) to alert consumers of a possible

By News Desk

/ 13 Aug 2023

Patrons of a Panda Express in Lancaster, CA, urged to get hepatitis A vaccinations

Officials say hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen organic strawberries is growing

Another patient has been identified in an ongoing outbreak of hepatitis A infections traced to frozen organic strawberries. As of its update posted July 20, the Centers for Disease Control

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Jul 2023

Officials say hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen organic strawberries is growing

Is mandatory testing the best approach for managing hepatitis A in berries?

— OPINION — Soft fruits like strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and berry blends play an important part of an overall healthy diet. While millions of servings are consumed safely every day, they continue

By Guest Contributor

/ 12 Jul 2023

Is mandatory testing the best approach for managing hepatitis A in berries?

More strawberries recalled over hepatitis A contamination

Cascade International Foods, Inc, of Hillsboro, OR, is recalling over 35,000 pounds of Fresh Organic Freezer Strawberries because of potential hepatitis A contamination. There is currently an ongoing investigation

By News Desk

/ 15 Jun 2023

More strawberries recalled over hepatitis A contamination

FDA discovers two new outbreaks; continues investigation into another

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating two new outbreaks. Sources of the pathogens involved have not yet been identified. In an outbreak of infections of Salmonella Paratyphi B var.

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Jun 2023

FDA discovers two new outbreaks; continues investigation into another

FDA identifies additional frozen strawberry products linked to hepatitis A outbreak

As part of an ongoing investigation into a multistate outbreak of hepatitis A infections, the FDA has identified additional brands of frozen strawberries that could be contaminated. Five new products

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Jun 2023

FDA identifies additional frozen strawberry products linked to hepatitis A outbreak

More frozen organic Costco strawberries recalled in connection with outbreak of hepatitis A

Wawona Frozen Foods has just recalled some of its Organic DayBreak Blend frozen fruit because strawberries in it have been linked to a hepatitis A outbreak. The California company distributed

By News Desk

/ 9 Jun 2023

More frozen organic Costco strawberries recalled in connection with outbreak of hepatitis A

Publisher’s Platform: Offer Hepatitis A Vaccines – an offer you can’t refuse

Or, at least your shouldn’t. Hardly a week goes by that there is not yet another announcement of a hepatitis A positive employee putting co-workers, customers and the restaurant

By Bill Marler

/ 1 Jun 2023

Publisher’s Platform: Offer Hepatitis A Vaccines – an offer you can’t refuse

Publisher’s Platform: If you visited a Taco Bell in Everett or Lake Stevens on May 22 or 23 you have less than 2 weeks to get a Hepatitis A vaccine

Too bad the Taco Bell worker was not already vaccinated. The Snohomish County Health Department has identified a case of hepatitis A that occurred in a food worker who worked

By Bill Marler

/ 30 May 2023

Publisher’s Platform: If you visited a Taco Bell in Everett or Lake Stevens on May 22 or 23 you have less than 2 weeks to get a Hepatitis A vaccine

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INFOSAN incidents up in mid-2023; hepatitis A in the U.S. highlighted

Health officials say the hepatitis A outbreak traced to organic strawberries has ended

Health officials warn of hepatitis A exposure at Michigan concert venue

Patrons of a Panda Express in Lancaster, CA, urged to get hepatitis A vaccinations

Officials say hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen organic strawberries is growing

Is mandatory testing the best approach for managing hepatitis A in berries?

More strawberries recalled over hepatitis A contamination

FDA discovers two new outbreaks; continues investigation into another

FDA identifies additional frozen strawberry products linked to hepatitis A outbreak

More frozen organic Costco strawberries recalled in connection with outbreak of hepatitis A

Publisher’s Platform: Offer Hepatitis A Vaccines – an offer you can’t refuse

Publisher’s Platform: If you visited a Taco Bell in Everett or Lake Stevens on May 22 or 23 you have less than 2 weeks to get a Hepatitis A vaccine

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