FDA recalls frozen strawberries after hepatitis A contamination alert

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of specific frozen strawberry lots after testing found contamination with hepatitis A. The affected fruit was distributed by a California company, and officials are urging consumers to check their freezers and throw away any product matching the recall details.

Public health authorities say the action was taken after routine testing confirmed the contamination risk. Hepatitis A can spread through contaminated food and can cause illness ranging from mild symptoms to more serious infection, especially in people with weakened immune systems or underlying health conditions.

Consumers are being advised to review package labels, lot numbers, and distribution information carefully. Anyone who may have eaten the recalled strawberries and develops symptoms such as fever, fatigue, nausea, stomach pain, or jaundice should contact a medical professional promptly.

Food safety officials continue to investigate the source of the contamination as retailers and distributors work to remove the affected product from shelves and supply chains. The recall is another reminder of how quickly a frozen food item can become a public health concern when contamination is detected.