Frozen strawberries, fruit blends sold at Walmart stores recalled for Hepatitis A contamination risk
A voluntary recall has been issued for frozen fruit packages that contain strawberries grown in Mexico, which could be contaminated with Hepatitis A.
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According to a news release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the recall impacts a variety of products and brands, including Walmart's Great Value sliced strawberries, mixed fruit and antioxidant blend. The Walmart products included in the recall were sold at stores in numerous states between Jan. 24 and June 8.
The recall also includes packages of Rader Farms Organic Fresh Start Smoothie Blend, which were sold in Costco Wholesales stores in Colorado, Texas, California and Arizona from Oct. 3, 2022, until June 8.
HEB stores in Texas also sold now-recalled bags of the Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio from July 18, 2022, through June 8.
The FDA is urging consumers to check their freezers for any recalled products. If you have some in your home, either discard it or return it to the store for a refund.
To date, there have not been any illnesses associated with the recall.
Hepatitis A, which is a contagious liver disease from exposure to the Hepatitis A virus, can cause mild illness lasting a few weeks or serious illness that last several months, the FDA says.
Illness from Hepatitis A generally occurs within 15 to 50 days of exposure. Some symptoms include fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice, abnormal liver tests, dark urine and pale stool.
The FDA recommends anyone who may have consumed the recalled product to consult with their health care professional or local health department to determine if a vaccination is appropriate. Anyone showing symptoms of Hepatitis A should contact their health care professional and their local health department immediately.