Shoppers across several German states are being warned not to eat a specific batch of Rewe’s ja! Frozen Berry Mix after testing detected hepatitis A viruses in the product.
A product recall is affecting a batch of frozen mixed berries sold under Rewe’s budget ja! brand after testing found hepatitis A viruses in the product.
The affected berries were sold in several German states as well as Luxembourg, prompting warnings from the supplier and retailers. Customers are being urged to check their freezers and avoid consuming the product.
The product was removed from supermarket shelves on July 7th.
Hepatitis A is a contagious viral infection that can cause liver inflammation and, in some cases, serious illness.
What you need to know
The recall applies only to the ja! Frozen Berry Mix in a 750g bag with the following details:
- Best-before date: 15 March 2028
- Batch number: L-26085
- GTIN: 4337256908795
The product was primarily sold through Rewe and Nahkauf stores but was also available at Hit supermarkets.
According to reports, the affected batch was sold in Baden-Württemberg, Berlin, Bremen, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, as well as in Luxembourg.
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Anyone who has this specific product at home should not eat it under any circumstances. Customers can return the berries to the store and receive a full refund, even without a receipt.
People who have already eaten the berries should pay close attention to their health over the coming weeks. Anyone who develops symptoms consistent with hepatitis A should seek medical advice and mention the possible exposure.
A vaccination may still help prevent illness if given within 14 days of consumption, so anyone who may have eaten the product and isn’t already protected is advised to discuss this option with a doctor as soon as possible.
What is hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver.
One reason outbreaks linked to food can be difficult to trace is the relatively long incubation period: symptoms can appear 15 to 50 days after infection, with an average of around four weeks.
The first signs often resemble a stomach bug or flu-like illness, including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, feeling generally unwell and fever.
As the infection develops, some people may experience jaundice, which causes yellowing of the skin and eyes, along with dark urine, pale stools and intense itching.
Symptoms can last from a few days to several weeks. While many people recover fully, older adults and people with pre-existing liver conditions face a greater risk of developing a more severe form of the disease.
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