Monday update June 3rd/Costco Organic berry recall

Whenever you see a head-line about a public health concern you can be sure that my phones will be ringing like crazy.
If you haven't heard, the news today is that there is an outbreak of Hepatitis A associated with Townsend Farm Organic Antioxident Blend Frozen Berry Mix.
So far 30 cases have been reported in 5 states, including Calilfornia. ( none in San Francisco yet)

This product is popular in Cost-co, but also sold in other stores.

Early signs of Hepatitis A appear 2-6 weeks after the exposure. Symptoms commonly include mild fever, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, right upper quadrant pain, dark urine and jaundice.

If you or your child has had even one of the 2 series Hepatitis A vaccine, they are not considered to be at risk.
Hepatits A vaccine can prevent the illness if given within 2 weeks of the exposure, so if your child has not been vaccinated please call to get that scheduled.

Children can get the vaccine once they have reached their first birthday.

Young children often don't seem to get as ill from the Hepatitis A as  the adults, but if  your child has been exposed to the tainted berries and shows any sign of illness, please call us ASAP.

If you have further questions, the public health department has a hotline number that you can call 701-2311


In terms of the normal illness flow....
We are seeing plenty of allergy symptoms and an assortment of odd rashes.

Stay well.
Judy