North Dakota, Minnesota report hepatitis cases tied to strawberries

FARGO — The North Dakota and Minnesota departments of well being are warning of an outbreak of hepatitis A instances in the USA related to recent, natural strawberries.

One case linked to the outbreak has been reported in North Dakota and one case has been reported in Minnesota.

In North Dakota, the person was hospitalized and has since recovered.

Within the Minnesota case, the particular person was not hospitalized and has since recovered. In that case, the particular person grew to become unwell after consuming strawberries bought from Mississippi Market on March 21, 2022. The strawberries had been labeled beneath the FreshKampo identify.

Well being officers warn that anybody who bought FreshKampo and HEB recent natural strawberries between March 5 and April 25 after which froze these strawberries for later consumption shouldn’t eat them.

These merchandise had been bought nationwide on the following retailers, together with, however not restricted to:

• Aldi
• HEB
• Kroger
• Safeway
• Sprouts Farmers Market
• Dealer Joe’s
• Walmart
• Weis Markets
• WinCo Meals

Customers who bought recent natural strawberries branded as FreshKampo or HEB between March 5, 2022, and April 25, 2022, ate these berries within the final two weeks and haven’t been vaccinated towards hepatitis A, are suggested by well being officers to instantly seek the advice of with their well being care skilled to find out whether or not publish publicity prophylaxis is required.
Hepatitis A is an an infection of the liver. Signs could embrace fever, tiredness, lack of urge for food, nausea, belly discomfort, darkish urine, pale stools or jaundice. Kids youthful than 6 typically have few or no signs.

To report instances of hepatitis, please name 701-328-2378 or 1-800-472-2180.

Extra data will be discovered on the

Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention’s outbreak webpage.