Apr 23rd, 2025
1 min
The Food Standards Agency have, this week, published consumer facing guidance on Hepatitis A, how it can be contracted and how consumers can reduce the risk of contracting it at home.
Hepatitis A is inflammation of the liver caused by infection with the hepatitis A virus (also known as HAV).
In the guidance, they state that Foodborne HAV outbreaks in the UK have been associated with several foods including imported frozen berries:
- imported frozen berries
- imported fresh berries
- imported dates
- infected food handlers
- shellfish
Should any members require further information in this area, please contact deniserion@bfff.co.uk.
