The umbrella company Patties Food have now recalled four of its products from shelves, including 1 kg packs of Nanna’s Frozen Mixed Berries from supermarket shelves. The company have now also recalled 300g and 500g bags of Creative Gourmet Mixed Berries, and Nanna’s brand 1kg Frozen Raspberries.
Nanna’s Frozen Mixed Berries were recalled on the weekend, with Patties Food CEO Stephen Chaur widening the recall as a precautionary measure.
Three Victorians, three Queenslanders and two people in New South Wales have been diagnosed with hepatitis A. All reported eating 1kg packets of Nanna’s Frozen Mixed Berries before becoming ill.
Health authorities are expecting more infections to emerge as households across Australia empty their freezers of the berries.
The berries were packed in China and Chile and are distributed in Australian supermarkets including Woolworths, Coles and IGA.
Here’s what you need to know
What is Hepatitis A?
It is a viral disease that affects the liver. It is spread via direct contact with food, drinks or objects contaminated by the faeces of an infected person. The infection isn’t common in Australia. There isn’t a treatment for the infection, in most cases your immune system will clear it and you will heal with rest and protecting the liver.
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of the infection include fever, nausea, abdominal pain and yellow skin and eyes. Some people show no symptoms. The average incubation period for the virus is 28 days.
What should I do with my frozen berries?
The umbrella company Patties has asked consumers to return the berries to where they bought them for a full refund rather than throwing them away. Some lawyers have suggested holding onto them in order to be compensated.
What products are being recalled?
Nanna’s Raspberries, 1kg packs, with best before dates until 15/09/16
Nanna’s Mixed Berries 1kg packs, with best before dates until 22/11/16
Creative Gourmet Mixed Berries 300g, with best before dates until 10/12/17
Creative Gourmet Mixed Berries 500g, with best before dates until 06/10/17
Where can I get more information?
Concerned consumers can call Patties Foods on 1800 650 069.
You can find more detailed information on the outbreak from the Chief Health Officer of Victoria here
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