Hepatitis A: Multistate Outbreak Linked to Frozen Berry Product and Alameda County Pharmacy Exposure

As of June 7, 2013, the CDC reports 79 people from 8 states with hepatitis A virus (HAV) infections that may be linked to consumption of Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend frozen berry and pomegranate mix widely distributed in Costco stores. As of June 7, the California Department of Public Health reports 33 California residents from 15 local health jurisdictions (including 1 Alameda County case) are part of this outbreak. Costco has removed the product from their stores and is notifying customers who bought the product. The manufacturer has recalled the product.

In Alameda County, a case of HAV infection was identified in an employee of Target store pharmacies in San Leandro and in Hayward on Whipple Road.

• Actions Requested of Clinicians
• ACPHD Hepatitis A Information
• CDPH Hepatitis A Updates
• CDC Hepatitis Outbreak Updates