Groupe Adonis Inc. Montana brand frozen strawberries are being recalled in Canada for possible hepatitis A contamination. The strawberries were sold exclusively from Adonis Markets in Quebec and Ontario. There have been illnesses reported to government officials that are associated with the consumption of this product.
The recalled product is Montana brand frozen strawberries in 1 kg packages. All codes that have been purchased on or before April 14, 2018 are recalled, with UPC number 6222000401487.
This recall was updated on April 20, 2018 with more product information. It was expanded to include the same product, with the same package size and UPC number, but with the addition of all codes purchased on or before April 20, 2018 now included.
Food that is contaminated with hepatitis A will not look, smell, or taste spoiled. Hepatitis A can be a serious illness for people with chronic health conditions, especially liver diseases.
If you bought these strawberries, don’t eat them. Throw them away in a sealed container, or take them back to the store where you purchased them for a refund. Wash your hands well with soap and water after handling this product.
The symptoms of hepatitis A include inflammation of the liver, fever, nausea, low appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle and joint pain, and jaundice. Most people get sick 15 to 50 days after they are exposed to the virus. If you ate these strawberries within the last two weeks, you may be eligible for a hepatitis A vaccination; check with your doctor.
If you ate this product more than 2 weeks ago and have been experiencing these symptoms, see your doctor. This virus is very contagious and infectious. It can be spread through contaminated food and drink, through person-to-person contact, and through contact with contaminated surfaces.
