Hepatitis A -- New Zealand
The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Director General has issued a statement warning of a potential risk associated with imported frozen berries following 4 human cases of hepatitis A thought to be linked to packaged imported frozen berries.
"Australian officials recalled important frozen berries there in February [2015]. Recent outbreaks in other countries also suggest this link," he said.
The Ministry has instituted a surveillance program, including additional testing,
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