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Public Health Notice: Outbreak of hepatitis A infections linked to imported fresh organic strawberries

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Friday, May 27, 2022
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Based on investigation findings to date, consumption of imported fresh organic strawberries is the likely source of the outbreak.

Key Points: 
  • Based on investigation findings to date, consumption of imported fresh organic strawberries is the likely source of the outbreak.
  • Many of the individuals who were ill reported having eaten fresh organic strawberries before their illnesses occurred.
  • These imported fresh organic strawberries were purchased between March 5 and 9, 2022 at Co-op stores in Alberta and Saskatchewan and are no longer available for purchase in Canada.
  • Throw away any remaining fresh organic strawberries that were purchased between March 5 and 9, 2022 at Co-op stores in Alberta and Saskatchewan.