Outbreak of Hepatitis A, Leads to Strawberry Recall.<br />NBC News reports that strawberries are being <br />recalled after over two dozen confirmed cases <br />of hepatitis A in the United States and Canada.<br />NBC News reports that strawberries are being <br />recalled after over two dozen confirmed cases <br />of hepatitis A in the United States and Canada.<br />Authorities identified batches <br />that are now past their shelf life. .<br />The strawberries were distributed <br />between March 5 and April 25. .<br />According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), <br />anyone who may have frozen the berries <br />should also be concerned.<br />The traceback investigations show <br />that cases in California, Minnesota <br />and Canada report having purchased <br />fresh organic strawberries branded <br />as FreshKampo or HEB prior to becoming ill, United States Food and Drug Administration, via NBC.<br />The traceback investigations show <br />that cases in California, Minnesota <br />and Canada report having purchased <br />fresh organic strawberries branded <br />as FreshKampo or HEB prior to becoming ill, United States Food and Drug Administration, via NBC.<br />In the United States, <br />12 of 17 reported cases of hepatitis A <br />required hospitalization. .<br />Fifteen of those cases <br />were reportedly in California. .<br />NBC reports that authorities in Canada <br />have also confirmed at least 10 cases.<br />According to a public health notice, cases <br />were reported in Alberta and Saskatchewan.<br />The strawberries were potentially distributed <br />to a number of major grocery chains, <br />including Aldi, Kroger, Safeway and Walmart.<br />The strawberries were potentially distributed <br />to a number of major grocery chains, <br />including Aldi, Kroger, Safeway and Walmart.<br />An investigation is underway by the FDA, the Centers for <br />Disease Control and Prevention, the Public Health Agency <br />of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
