The affected product was sold in 3.3 lb. packages with best before dates up to and including March 16, 2018. Anyone who has the frozen berry mix with the UPC code 8 73668 00179 1 is urged to discard it immediately and/or return it to the point-of-purchase. The Costco locations include Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Labrador.
“Consumption of food contaminated with this virus may cause hepatitis and produce a self-limited disease that does not result in chronic infection or chronic liver disease. The illness is usually mild and starts about 15 to 50 days after the contaminated food is eaten,” CFIA details in a press release. “It generally goes away by itself in a week or two, although it can last up to 6 months in some people. It can cause inflammation of the liver, and symptoms may include fever, low appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches, and yellowing in the whites of the eyes and the skin (jaundice).”
So far there have been 12 cases of Hepatitis A linked to the recalled product — three of the individuals were hospitalized. If you suspect you have become ill from eating this recalled product, contact your doctor immediately.
Source: healthanddiytips.com
