Hepatitis A Cases Have Been Connected to Strawberries Sold Across the U.S., According to The FDA

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Americans are shocked about Hepatitis A cases connected to strawberries sold across the US. The FDA has promised to make this matter a top priority and to come up with a solution as soon as possible. Just yesterday, a report stated that 70 people in eight states have been infected with this virus. People who are at a higher risk of contracting this virus are men who have *** with men and people who use drugs. The health officials have warned the people not to eat any kind of fruits that have not been washed properly. However, the farmers have made it clear that they follow strict safety standards and that this is not just a matter of strawberries but a matter of fruits in general. Despite these precautions, the symptoms are extremely severe. Not only are these symptoms stressful, they also come with a huge price tag. The medical procedures to treat these symptoms are expensive too. Despite the fact that there are various treatments in place, the FDA has urged the doctors to treat these symptoms as a matter of urgency. To them, this is not just a health hazard but a threat to the entire economy.

The FDA has just confirmed that the hepatitis A cases have been connected to berries sold in grocery stores across the country. The berries came from a company called Townsend Farms located in Oregon. They are sold under different brand names including Costco and Harris Teeter. The affected berries were sold in all 50 states, with the majority of cases being reported in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado and New Mexico. The FDA has stated that the berries were frozen, but they are still at risk of infection. The agency has also advised anyone who has bought the berries in previous two months to throw them away and continues to investigate the issue.