87 now sick with hepatitis A linked to frozen berry mix
FDA
Townsend Farms of Fairview, Ore., has recalled certain lots of its frozen berry blend now tied to illnesses in at least 87 people.
By JoNel Aleccia, Senior Writer, NBC News
At least 87 people are now sick in eight states and 36 have been hospitalized with acute hepatitis A infections tied to a contaminated frozen berry and fruit mix sold at Costco and Harris Teeter stores.
About 70 percent of victims interviewed so far have reported eating Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend frozen berry and pomegranate mix made by a Fairview, Ore., firm, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Illnesses have been reported from March 16 to June 1. More cases could be reported as word of the outbreak spreads. Victims range in age from 2 to 84. States include Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Washington.
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