Hepatitis A

Foodstuffs has recalled a number of Pams products after the hospitalisation of several people - with frozen berries thought to be behind the country's ...

- If you microwave berries, you should stir at half-way through the cooking process to make sure they are cooked through. [Hepatitis A](https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/hepatitis) is spread by contact with faeces of an infected person. [thought to be the largest foodborne outbreak of the virus in New Zealand in 15 years ](https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/11027-Hepatitis-A-virus-Microbial-pathogen-data-sheet)– have been linked by genetic sequencing so far, meaning they were likely exposed to the same source. Until, and unless, a definitive source is identified, the advice to heat-treat remains in place for all frozen berry products – regardless of brand, officials warned. Some people, especially children, may have no symptoms at all. [foodborne hepatitis A outbreaks](https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/11027-Hepatitis-A-virus-Microbial-pathogen-data-sheet) in 2008 (two cases) and 2010 (three cases), but the sources were unknown. [the first three cases on September 14 ](https://www.mpi.govt.nz/news/media-releases/risk-of-hepatitis-a-from-frozen-berries/)– two from Christchurch, who were known to each other, and the third in Auckland, who was not known to the others. [will make them safe](https://www.mpi.govt.nz/news/media-releases/risk-of-hepatitis-a-from-frozen-berries/), or they can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund, he said. [as a precaution](https://www.mpi.govt.nz/news/media-releases/frozen-berries-recalled-as-a-precaution-while-investigation-into-source-of-hepatitis-a-continues/), [over a possible link to recent cases of the contagious virus.](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/300688744/hepatitis-a-in-frozen-berries-how-the-virus-spreads-symptoms-and-treatment?rm=a) [for half of the country’s reported cases so far this year.](https://www.mpi.govt.nz/news/media-releases/frozen-berries-recalled-as-a-precaution-while-investigation-into-source-of-hepatitis-a-continues/) [Hepatitis A in frozen berries: How the virus spreads, symptoms and treatment](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/300688744/hepatitis-a-in-frozen-berries-how-the-virus-spreads-symptoms-and-treatment?rm=a) [hepatitis A](https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/hepatitis) have been detected with links to frozen berries, prompting a recall of half a dozen products from the Pams brand.

Ministry for Primary Industries deputy general of New Zealand food safety Vincent Arbuckle said frozen Serbian berries were being investigated for a possible ...

Six Pams-brand frozen berry products have been recalled across the country due to a potential link to recent cases of Hepatitis A.

Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling various Pams brand frozen berry products as a precaution because of a possible link to recent cases of Hepatitis A, ...

Foodstuffs is recalling all batches of Pams-branded Mixed Berries, Two Berry Mix, Smoothie Berry Mix, and Raspberries, for all date ranges.

Ministry for Primary Industries deputy general of New Zealand food safety Vincent Arbuckle said frozen Serbian berries were being investigated for a possible ...

Not everyone who is infected will have all the symptoms. They can include fever, malaise, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal discomfort, dark-coloured urine and jaundice (a yellowing of the eyes and skin). The disease is closely associated with inadequate sanitation and poor personal hygiene.

Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling various Pams brand frozen berry products as a precaution because of a possible link to recent cases of Hepatitis A, ...

“The 12 cases report eating a range of berries. We support the importers’ voluntary decision to place them on hold from sale while our work to identify the source of infection continues. The usual symptoms are nausea and stomach pain, with jaundice (yellow skin) appearing in a few days. “Testing of product conducted by ESR to date has not identified any Hepatitis A virus to date. Early symptoms of Hepatitis A infection can be mistaken for the flu. Bringing them to the boil will make them safe, or they can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. “It is important to note the situation is still evolving and the picture could change. That illness had a possible link to frozen berries from Serbia. “Until and unless a definitive source is identified, this advice applies to all frozen berry products. Seven of the 12 cases have been hospitalised. - If you microwave berries, you should stir at half-way through the cooking process to make sure they are cooked through. “Tracing the illness back to specific products in the case of frozen berries from imported sources is widely accepted to be a very challenging process.

Frozen berries in six Pams products have been recalled as a precaution, due to a possible link to recent cases of Hepatitis A, with 12 people infected so far ...