Sunday, June 2, 2013

Don't Eat Costco's Frozen Berries

 Six people Contacted Hepatitis A From Frozen Costco Berries

Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend of frozen berries are carrying the liver disease Hepatitis A. There are at least 30 cases reported nationwide. Los Angeles County has reported 6 people have been exposed and have opened clinics this weekend to give the IG injection to prevent the disease. There is a two week window once the berries have been ingested to receive the IG injection or Hep A vaccine. 

 

Symptoms of the disease 

  1. jaundice
  2. white stools (pale color)
  3. fever
  4. loss of appetite
  5. cramps
  6. vomiting
  7. dark urine

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-hepatitis-clinic-20130601,0,5456769.story 

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