Hepatitis A Outbreak from Frozen Fruit Blend Under Investigation

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a multi-state outbreak of Hepatitis A possibly associated with a frozen fruit blend.

As of June 24, 120 people infected with Hepatitis A have been reported in eight states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wisconsin, according to the FDA.

The product was sold under the Harris Teeter brand in Virginia, according to the City of Alexandria Health Department website.

It was sold at Harris Teeter stores from April 19 through May 7 with a Best By code of 101614. Harris Teeter sold the product under the name Harris Teeter Organic Antioxidant Blend in a 10 oz. bag with the UPC 0 72036 70463 4.

The product also was sold at some Costco warehouse stores under the product name Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend in a 3 lb. bag with the UPC 0 78414 404448.

Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease resulting from a virus and illness occurs within 15 to 50 days of exposure, according to the FDA website. It is usually spread when a person ingests fecal matter even in microscopic amounts from contact with objects, food or drinks contaminated by the feces of an infected person.

The Center for Disease Control recommends that if consumers ate the product within the last two weeks and have not been vaccinated for Hepatitis A, they should contact their health provider to find out if they need to be vaccinated for it.